THE CEBU Sports Media Association (CSMA) Hoopsters did their best but Team PacMan was naturally determined and intact in the final game of a five-game exhibition series held at the Cebu Coliseum yesterday.
Team PacMan beat the CSMA Hoopsters, 94-82, with sharp shooting Jing-Jing Rama and Bobby Pacquiao leading the victory.
Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao again did not see action, but was there to receive the trophy from MVBA Mindanao Commissioner Willie Generalao, after winning the five-game friendly game series on a 3-wins, 1-loss and 1-draw aggregate.
With only seven players suiting up for the ultimate showdown, the Cebu Media braced tough in the early periods and mustered a 37-36 lead after the first half.
However, the media team ran out of steam and Team PacMan went for the kill in the final quarter dropping a dizzying 24-14 to win the series.
Pacquiao was remarkable in his two appearances training all his efforts in his team?s wins in Games 1 and 2 but the media team turned back Team PacMan in Game 3 when Pacquiao scored 30 points.
Game four was a deadlock at 91-all, Pacquiao did not see action anymore upon the advice of his trainer Freddie Roach, to refrain from any physical injury that might happen during the game.
Yesterday, after hearing mass and a pray-over by Oasis of Love lay ministers led by Bro. Nonito ?Dodong? Limchua at the CCTN-47 chapel, Pacquiao rushed to the coliseum to greet his fans and receive the trophy.
Team PacMan saw Rama and BobPac scoring 19 points each while CSMA Hoopsters was led by Jonas Panerio of CDN with 27 points and Manny Villaruel of The Freeman with 26.
