Bradley 40 defeated Pampanga Dragons 79-66 in the Giordano-JBL Basketball Tournament at the Bin Mafouz basketball court at Al-Hamra District here. Bradley 40's trapping defense handed Pampanga Dragons their second defeat. Bradley 40's Boyet Tordecilla shone in the offense. Its big man Almonte ruled the shaded area and scored his tournament high of 26 points. He was adjudged as the Giordano best player of the game while Miguel Noel had 14 points for the loser. This tournament is principally sponsored by Giordano Fashions, ABS-CBN - The Filipino Channel, RJM Cargo and Al-Haddaf Sports Wear and Wael Sports. Saudi Oger beat Arabian Homes 69-49. Saudi Oger dominated Arabian Homes who struggled in the whole game. Saudi Oger in their patented run and gun offense managed to dictate the tempo till the final buzzer sounded. Aba scored 17 points for the winner and was adjudged as the RJM cargo best player of the game while Arciaga topscored with 13 points for the loser. In Friday matches, BUPA Arabia Pinoy Me defeated Heba Fire Fighting Equipment 68-66. The winner played tough defense in the crucial juncture of the game to stop the offensive play of Heba. Heba missed an equalizing shot with 8 seconds remaining. The winner grabbed the rebound and sealed the win. King Sorra led BUPA Arabia Pinoy Me with 15 points and was adjudged as the Giordano best player of the game. Creencia score 16 for the loser. Saudi Diyar beat Knights and Ulpans 95-77. The winner showed good teamwork in the final quarter. Jonar Manila wisely orchestrated the offense while Omar continued to attack the shaded area with his acrobatic shots. Knights and Ulpans tried hard but Saudi Diyar showed no mercy. Omar topscored with 30 points for the winner and was adjudged as the TFC best player of the game. Contreras scored 21 points for the loser. __
