Manny Pacquiao breaks loose, scores 42

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Manny Pacquiao found himself open and exploded for 42 points last Saturday in a 107-101 victory by the MPBL Executives over the Dubai All-Stars at the Hamdan Sports Complex in Dubai.

Pacquiao, who brought the MPBL to Dubai for a weekend show, had six three-point shots as his team avenged a 99-96 defeat to the same opponent last Friday. In the previous game, he had 35 points.

The reigning WBA welterweight champion found his touch from near and far, and scored baskets like he never did in a three-year stint in the PBA, where he registered a career-high four points for Kia in 2016.

In the main game, Batangas nipped Imus, 86-85, in overtime. It was a big rebound for Batangas, which bowed to Davao, 67-57, Friday.