Mike Tolomia showed the way for Phoenix as it dethroned defending champion Café France, 89-78, to advance to the 2016 Philippine Basketball Association D-League Foundation Cup Finals on Tuesday at the Strike Gym in Bacoor, Cavite. “He took charge and he really had that winner’s attitude,” said Phoenix coach Eric Gonzales of Tolomia. “I’m just thankful the players agreed to play cohesively, and they knew how important this game is. The three-point shooting also proved to be a huge factor for Phoenix, as it went 15-of-39 from rainbow country. Rod Ebondo topped Cafe France with 25 points and 19 rebounds, while Mon Abundo had 10 markers in the defeat.

Source: Manila Times August 16, 2016 16:41 UTC