“Manito” Bautista Leads Titans to Victory Over Soles del Este
In a standout performance at the Rolando Ramírez sports complex, Richard “Manito” Bautista shone with 33 points, leading the Titans to a resounding 94-79 victory over the Soles del Este in the LNB Super League. Bautista, in addition to his impressive points, added 6 rebounds and 4 assists, demonstrating his versatility on the court. His performance was crucial, especially in the third quarter, where he scored 18 points, propelling the Titans to improve their record to 7-8 and stay in the fight for qualification. Other key players for the Titans were Shaun Williams, with 14 points, Romeao Ferguson, with 11 points and 5 assists, and Randy Bautista and Xavier Reyes, both with 10 points. For the Eastern Suns, who concluded their participation in the season with a 2-14 record, the game held a special meaning as it was the last as a professional for their captain, Manuel Guzmán, who contributed 12 points and 4 rebounds. Levil Bradley led the Suns with 21 points and 4 rebounds, followed by Daurin Rosario, who scored 16 points and dished out 5 assists.The game began with the Suns taking the lead with a 15-2 run, fueled by 10 points from Levil Bradley, allowing them to dominate the first quarter 22-19. However, the defense of the Bautista brothers changed the course of the game in the second quarter, allowing the Titans to take a 3-point lead (32-29) with a three-pointer from Xavier Reyes. At halftime, the score was 42-40 in favor of the Titans.
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