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00:00 And here we are in the fourth quarter of season 99.
00:07 You mentioned Mabua, a third quarter team, they've averaged 23 third quarter points in
00:12 the first two games, they have 22 here in game three.
00:17 Big question here, Anton, will they sustain or will change the flow?
00:22 Because apparently every fourth quarter of game one and game two, they've really been
00:27 struggling.
00:28 Andrade with a big time triple and a foul on the shot by Joven Soriano.
00:35 Yukian Andrade answering the call.
00:44 Big time basket by Yukian Andrade who now leads San Pedro in scoring with 14 points,
00:52 three out of five from beyond the arc.
00:57 As you mentioned in your top picks, number one finish strong, Mabua only averaging 10.5
01:06 points in the fourth quarter here in the finals.
01:08 That's going to be a big question.
01:10 How will they finish strong, especially in our do or die game three battle.
01:17 Let's go to Lexi Gonzalez who has this update on the Mabua side.
01:22 This is a new feat for the Mabua Cardinals and it's a known fact that nobody expected
01:27 them to get this far and lead to the finals.
01:30 They weren't part of the favorites, they started as underdogs, but they are here today to prove
01:35 everyone that they're also a team to look out for.
01:37 That's why right now to secure a 32 year much awaited championship, Coach Randy just sticks
01:43 to a strong defense and for his team to hold out till the end, strong and steady, will
01:49 make Mabua legendary Anton and Coach Topez.
01:52 Could they be nine minutes away from ending that more than three decade drought the Mabuan's
01:59 are holding on to their breath right now and a foul again on a shot.
02:04 Second time Mabua has fouled a jump shooter coach.
02:07 That's going to be crucial as we look at Warren Bonifacio.
02:11 He might be struggling offensively, but the veteran that he is, he found his open teammate
02:17 which happened to be one of the hottest playing guys for the opponent of San Beda, Mabua, JC Recto.
02:24 16 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists Anton.
02:28 Back to back, double double performances from JC Recto coming alive here in the finals,
02:36 especially in the last two games.
02:38 One of the things that Mabua should really pay attention to are those unnecessary fouls.
02:44 You cannot foul a jump shooter.
02:46 We always say that to our players, but obviously with the opportunity or the situation at hand,
02:53 they should really calm down and read the situation that's in front of them.
02:59 Ball to Mabua, one point, the defense is protected by Mabua.
03:06 Recto gives it to Dalisay, one dribble, pull up, rebound for the Mabudistas.
03:15 And you've got to wonder how long Paulo Hernandez will remain on the bench for the Cardinals.
03:20 Andrada again, too strong.
03:22 Ball to Escambes, Kuenco caught it.
03:26 Recto with a finish on the break.
03:30 That was a good read coming from Kuenco, making sure that with a 2-3 against 2, he will make the best decision.
03:38 JC Recto with a career high 18 points.
03:45 What a time for it to come.
03:47 Andrada, another one!
03:50 Second deadlock on the game.
03:56 Chance of defense reverberating around the Araneta Coliseum.
04:07 Bonifacio, elbow jumper, nothing yet.
04:12 Warned Bonifacio continues to struggle here in these finals.
04:16 The team captain playing in his final game in the NCAA.
04:21 Payosic recovers the loose ball, a chance to take back the lead.
04:28 James on the drive, and Mabua committing some fouls here.
04:35 That's the third team foul and it's still very early in the fourth quarter.
04:38 That was a bad decision coming from Mabua, obviously.
04:42 As much as possible, you want to play honest defense.
04:44 Both of those possessions earlier, because of the one-on-one breakdown that they've been having, a lot of players are really stepping up.
04:52 And that's why we're talking about Yutin Andrada, that's really been contributing a lot while Jacob Cortez is still not here.
05:00 So let's see how Jacob will finish for this final game 3.
05:07 Jacob Cortez back on the floor.
05:09 Collective applause from the Bedans here in attendance.
05:13 James Payosic gives the lead back to San Beda.
05:16 James Payosic, a 64.1% free throw shooter coming off the bench in back-to-back games.
05:28 The only two times he has come off the bench for San Beda this season.
05:33 And Payosic converts on those two all-important free throws.
05:38 10th lead change.
05:42 Escamiz gets the ball.
05:44 Cortez defending him.
05:46 Escamiz for 3.
05:48 No!
05:49 Tatle picks up the rebound.
05:51 Tatle gives it to Cortez.
05:54 Cortez slicing through the defenders.
05:57 Andrada!
05:58 Yutin!
06:00 Do it!
06:03 Yutin Andrada gives San Beda a 5-point lead.
06:07 Recto with the response.
06:13 Mapua firing blacks here in the fourth.
06:17 Let's go quickly now to Hannah Arguelles.
06:20 Thank you so much, Anton.
06:21 As you can see, the energy is electric right now.
06:23 And it is a grueling back and forth between the Red Lions and the Cardinals.
06:27 So what Coach Uri is once again emphasizing to his team is individual defense.
06:32 And when I check on Jacob Cortez, his right leg is still being stretched.
06:36 And he says that the pain is currently at an 8 out of 10.
06:38 So in the short amount of time left in the fourth quarter, I ask and answer this question.
06:43 Can a legacy be defined in 10 minutes?
06:45 Yes, it can.
06:46 And in this game, make it two legacies.
06:48 That's all from the side of the Red Lions, Anton, and Coach Tomex.
06:53 Many legacies can be defined on this day.
06:58 And players that believe the most will be defining their stories for the rest of their lives.
07:06 Yutin Andrada, big-time basket, game high, 20 points right now.
07:12 Anton, this is where heroes are born.
07:19 Gate attendance, 23,077.
07:23 That broke the Game 2 attendance record of 22,465.
07:30 Maraming maraming salamat, mga kapuso.
07:33 This is our live gate attendance here at the Araneta Coliseum for Game 3.
07:39 23,077, roaring mapuans and pedants.
07:46 But again, Jacob Cortez feeling the effects of cramps on that right leg.
07:53 And he's trying to stay relaxed, stay zen amidst the ruckus,
07:59 amidst the roaring fans from both sides.
08:03 Another crucial turnover.
08:10 Cuenco, unsuspecting. Tagle.
08:16 The variety of point guards, AJ Royo, Eman Tagle, Nigel Gonzalez, and Peter Alfaro
08:27 have supported the King Lion, Jacob Cortez today, Coach Tomex.
08:32 Jacob Cortez, as much as he was sitting on the bench,
08:36 a lot of support groups that really provided the power for San Beda.
08:42 While he was resting, talking about Paiyosing, talking about Andrada,
08:47 who's really been providing the firepower offensively for Coach Yuri Escueta.
08:55 A huge second half for Yukie and Andrada.
08:58 Right now, a game-high 20 points.
09:00 Andrada, second-leading scorer of San Beda, averaging 12.2 points per contest,
09:07 exceeding that output here in game three.
09:10 Andrada, not that time.
09:13 Hats off to Jacob Cortez, has been cramping up since the third period.
09:23 He is gutting it out here.
09:27 Hernandez is also back on the floor.
09:30 Escambes is looking for a chance.
09:36 Paulo, Paulo, he's going to attack.
09:38 Hernandez, no! Bonifacio, no!
09:42 Sordy misses at the rim.
09:53 Cortez, good closeout by Cuenco, but Cortez has the moves.
09:59 Here's the kick-line.
10:00 Jacob Cortez!
10:02 Much in the clutch for Jacob Sion.
10:08 Cortez puts San Beda on top, 68-61, timeout Mapua.
10:15 Mapua!
10:18 One more streak.
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11:20 Five minutes and 24 seconds.
11:25 That's the time remaining in the fourth match of Game 3,
11:32 the last match of Season 99 of the NCAA.
11:37 Thank you very much, Kapuso, for watching.
11:41 Anton Ross working alongside Coach Topex Robinson
11:45 in what has been a classic encounter,
11:48 another classic Game 3 in the history of the NCAA.
11:53 [ANNOUNCER SPEAKING IN TAGALOG]
11:57 Will they be able to add more points?
12:00 Four points so far because they finished off with 57 so far.
12:06 The Unisport 4 finishing strong has been always the big question mark
12:11 for the Cuponani Coach, Randy Alcantara.
12:13 It's the same situation, the same problem for the Cardinals,
12:18 but they still have time.
12:20 And that's a turnover by the rookie,
12:23 and he even lost his shoe in the process.
12:25 That's how fast he is for his own good.
12:28 This is Nigel Gonzalez.
12:30 A new opportunity for Mabua staring at a seven-point deficit.
12:37 A 15-to-4 run by the Bedans, Escamiz with a jumper.
12:42 Escamiz has been cold here in the second half.
12:46 Five points in the first half, just three here in the second.
12:51 What was missing for the Mabua Cuponani was the execution
12:54 that they had at the start of the first quarter.
12:57 As we see here, Warren Bonifacio really having a hard time
13:01 with the physicality of this game.
13:03 Mabua has been searching for their big man,
13:06 their longest tenured player.
13:08 Where is Warren?
13:10 He has four minutes and 47 seconds to show up here
13:14 in this deciding game.
13:16 Sometimes it's not really your scoring, but your leadership
13:19 that has to be tested, and I'm sure Coach Randy Alcantara
13:23 will bet everything on his veteran, Warren Bonifacio.
13:28 They've already won a championship together,
13:30 the first ever championship of the Malayan Red Robinson High School.
13:35 This is a tandem that goes ten years back.
13:39 And this is a hero who was born here in season '99,
13:44 Jacob Cortes, the King Lion, coming up big, Rosilio.
13:49 Gives the ball to Warren,
13:51 gives it to Hernandez, back to Warren Bonifacio,
13:53 gives it back to Hernandez for three!
13:57 That's what we're talking about, the leadership of Warren Bonifacio.
14:02 Yes, he might not be scoring, but he could easily force his shot
14:05 earlier, but still decided to go with his teammates,
14:09 which nailed the three, let's not say Hernandez.
14:11 A foot on the line, so just a two-pointer for Hernandez,
14:15 and a rebound by Bonifacio.
14:20 Escambes, given to Dalisay, Dalisay.
14:24 Rosilio pulls up for three!
14:28 Hopia with the rebound!
14:34 Sanberra holding on, plays 68 to 63 lead.
14:39 Andrada for three!
14:41 Rebound by Yosig!
14:47 Another crucial offensive rebound for Sanberra.
14:51 By Yosig, spin move, by Yosig, fadeaway, wala.
14:54 Another offensive rebound!
14:58 Cliff Hopia, playing in his final game
15:02 in the NCAA with an all-important rebound.
15:08 The 6'8" 25-year-old from Danao City, Cebu.
15:15 Rosilio, Bonifacio, Dalisay for three, short!
15:22 Mapua, only seven points here in the fourth quarter.
15:27 Sanberra with 15.
15:32 Eman Table.
15:35 Table steps back for three.
15:38 In and out by Yosig again!
15:40 He did it, he did it!
15:41 Yosig!
15:45 And a goal for the Panthers!
15:49 And the Panthers are feeling it!
15:53 Back to their biggest lead of the game at nine.
15:56 Timeout Mapua!
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17:07 Heroes are either born or made.
17:13 Paulo Hernandez was a hero for Mapua pretty much his entire career
17:19 in the NCAA from high school to college.
17:23 But names like Cliff Hopia, Peter Alfaro, Dami Contabay,
17:27 graduating players from the Sanberra side looking to celebrate
17:32 alongside their new heroes, just like the sophomore, James Paiyosig,
17:37 coming up with an all-important rebound.
17:41 Finish strong, Coach Topex Robinson.
17:44 This was your first key to victory for Mapua.
17:47 That's really going to be crucial.
17:48 We've mentioned earlier, ayaw natin a repeated pitch kung mong nangyari
17:52 para sa Mapua.
17:53 They finished 22 points dun sa ating third quarter,
17:57 and so far they've really been struggling in this fourth quarter.
18:03 And a steal by Paiyosig.
18:06 James Paiyosig, a candidate for finals MVP,
18:10 should Sanberra finish the job.
18:12 James Paiyosig draws a foul.
18:16 And, Coach, I think the three early fouls that Sanberra threw
18:20 were big in the court.
18:21 That really stopped the momentum para sa oponan ng Mapua
18:24 because now you cannot commit a foul
18:27 because you're going to bring a red shirt in the free throw line.
18:31 And so far, itong Sanberra has been shooting well from the free throw.
18:35 What a story for James Paiyosig as Sanberra Red Cub,
18:38 but last season was part of the reserve list,
18:41 wasn't even part of the main roster.
18:43 And with the departure of James Quecute,
18:46 the role of James Paiyosig suddenly expanded,
18:49 became a starter, but accepted the bench role
18:52 in the past two finals games, Coach.
18:54 Patience is a virtue para dito kay James Paiyosig.
18:58 Just waiting for that sweet little time para sa kanyang opportunity.
19:03 And the proud father of James Paiyosig,
19:07 who hails from Davao de Oro, but grew up in Surigao del Sur,
19:12 Escabez, missing for three.
19:14 Time is slowly running out.
19:17 On the cardinals, but they get a steal.
19:20 A glimmer of hope.
19:22 Cuenco for three. Cyrus Cuenco!
19:25 [buzzer]
19:26 They're still alighting.
19:28 At the end of the tunnel, firmapua.
19:31 [music]
19:33 But that light is slowly getting dim.
19:37 [music]
19:39 Paiyosig has the basketball.
19:41 [music]
19:42 Jacob Perdez, the king lion, is on the bench, suffering from cramps.
19:46 James Paiyosig draws another foul.
19:49 James Paiyosig, walang iniiwang opportunity.
19:53 Just when everybody is tired, he has extra air left in his tank.
19:59 Finishing strong, attacking the basket,
20:02 and again, forcing itong si Bonifacio to his fifth and final foul dito sa season 99.
20:12 Warren Bonifacio playing his final minute and second in his NCAA career.
20:21 Final game, seven rebounds, three assists,
20:24 only four points, two out of eight from the field in 26 minutes.
20:28 You've got the feel for Warren Bonifacio,
20:31 who has spent ten years with Mapua,
20:33 ten years in the NCAA as a student-athlete,
20:36 but now has to watch as his team tries to pull off a miracle.
20:40 All is not lost for the team of Mapua,
20:43 with one minute and 27 left, down by eight points.
20:47 You have to make sure you're going to go down swinging.
20:51 Hokka with a rejection of the MVP.
20:54 James Paiyosig with his fourth double-double this season.
20:59 [music]
21:04 Puno, wasting away the time.
21:08 Joel Puno stumbles.
21:11 Followed by JC Renko in a race against time.
21:14 Hernandez, short, rebound.
21:18 And Montagle, they give the ball to James Paiyosig.
21:22 [music]
21:27 Time is slowly running out,
21:30 and the Sun Beddo community is starting to feel it.
21:33 I can feel the presence of Bedans behind us.
21:38 Coach Topex Robinson standing up, waiting to celebrate.
21:42 All we see is red at this part of the closing minutes
21:47 of the fourth quarter.
21:49 [music]
22:00 74.66, 40.7 seconds to go.
22:05 Jacob Cortez, the King Lion, rallying his troops,
22:09 doing whatever he can on the bench.
22:13 As they are on the verge of history,
22:16 knocking on history's doorstep.
22:18 [music]
22:25 Referees will try to determine who touched the basketball last.
22:30 [music]
22:44 Assistant coach Young-Garcia,
22:48 coaching to the very last second.
22:52 Escambes and Hernandez are on the bench, though, coach.
22:56 Yeah, I think that's going to be for defensive purposes.
23:00 I'm sure this Mapua is trying to steal the ball
23:03 and go for the foul and send a Sun Beddo player
23:06 in the free throw line.
23:08 Jacob Cortez is back on the floor for the Red Lions.
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23:13 Gonzalez, given to Tagle.
23:16 Cortez, asking for the ball.
23:18 The ball is in the King Lion.
23:20 Double-team comes.
23:22 Cortez picks up the loose ball and could not be a foul.
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23:34 [speaking in Tagalog]
23:39 [music]
23:41 A furious chase for the loose ball.
23:43 [music]
23:51 Ball is in the Mapua.
23:53 30.9 seconds to go.
23:57 Recto for three.
24:00 Rebound!
24:01 James Payosing, he did it again!
24:04 Another all-important rebound for Payosing.
24:09 [music]
24:11 [speaking in Tagalog]
24:14 [whistle]
24:16 [music]
24:25 14 seconds on the shot clock for the Cardinals.
24:28 Escamiz for three.
24:31 Hopia, he's trying to get it to the side.
24:35 And Tagle is fouled.
24:38 [speaking in Tagalog]
24:42 What a game!
24:43 Another Red Cup turns Red Lion.
24:46 [music]
24:50 And here comes Coach Yuri Escueta
24:54 with a beautiful gesture, bringing in the graduating players,
24:58 Coach Topex.
24:59 You have to give credit where credit is due,
25:02 because when San Pedro was struggling,
25:04 they defended on their veterans.
25:08 So fitting tribute to his veterans,
25:10 putting in this Kuntapay and this Peter Alfaro,
25:14 who will come out after 15 seconds as champions.
25:19 And on his birthday as well,
25:21 Peter Alfaro celebrating his 25th birthday today.
25:27 And San Pedro, moments away from a record 23rd
25:32 Men's Basketball Championship.
25:35 [crowd cheering]
25:37 Tagle converts on the free throw.
25:40 Seconds remaining.
25:42 Ball is with the rookie MVP, Clint Escamiz.
25:45 Escamiz for three.
25:46 No!
25:48 Recto.
25:49 [crowd cheering]
25:52 There's still time.
25:55 3.2 seconds to go, but the celebration has begun.
26:00 [crowd cheering]
26:05 And Coach Yuri Escueta has done it once again.
26:11 San Pedro, champions, kings of NCAA basketball.
26:18 They win NCAA season '99.
26:24 [laughs]
26:26 Wow. What a way to finish this season if you're San Pedro.
26:32 Nobody thought that you would make it.
26:35 You struggled at the start.
26:37 A lot of questions were raised,
26:39 "Is this team good enough to win a championship?"
26:43 Coach Yuri Escueta being questioned,
26:46 is he good enough to lead the San Pedro team?
26:49 And now we have a champion in San Pedro, Red Lions.
26:54 [crowd cheering]
26:57 On the other end, though, heartbreak,
27:00 emotions pouring over as they came so close to their goal.
27:06 But as the story ends, we know this.
27:10 In the world of sports, Coach Topex, there will be one winner,
27:13 and there will be one team that will learn from this loss and grow.
27:18 We have to give credit also to the Mapua Cardinals.
27:21 Just like what you mentioned, same story, San Pedro,
27:25 coming into the season, nobody really expected them to go all the way.
27:31 Short, yes, they did, but you have to give respect to the players
27:35 that Coach Randy Alcantara has built in this program.
27:40 It's not over yet. Clint Escami still has years of eligibility.
27:45 Paolo Hernandez also has one more year of eligibility.
27:48 Our best player of the game, your choice, Coach Topex Robinson,
27:52 a fitting final game of the season for Yukion Andrada.
27:56 Yukion Andrada left off where Jacob Cortez was missing.
28:02 Yukion Andrada scoring huge in the third quarter.