Air21's scoring duo tow Express to romp of Coke

MANILA, Philippines – Arwind Santos and Gary David combined for 47 points and Air21 unleashed a big fourth quarter run to bring down Coca-Cola, 111-101, for its fifth win in 10 games in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Astrodome. The former FEU standout and chosen by coach Yeng Guiao to the national team, made 26 points, grabbed seven rebounds and had two blocks while the hot-shooting David scattered 21 to help Air21 win its second straight game after that controversial double-overtime 130-129 loss to San Miguel Beer. “When Arwind and Gary are in a zone, they are very difficult to stop," said Air21 coach Bo Perasol. “At the same time, we also played hard defense on Asi (Taulava)." Taulava was held to only nine points for the game. So hot were the Express that they knocked in a season-best 15 three-point shots to deal the Tigers their seventh loss in 10 games. The defeat was the fourth for Coca-Cola under interim coach Kenneth Duremdes. Alex Cabagnot led the Tigers with 19 points and 11 assists, a personal conference high. – GMANews.TV