Mortashield beats Mortapaint Pro, bags CABC 3rd Mortabond title
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mortashield ruled the Cebu Architects Basketball Club (CABC) 3rd Mortabond Cup 2026 after edging Mortapaint Pro, 69-64, in a hard-fought winner-take-all finale last Sunday, April 12, at the Game Changer Sports Complex in Mandaue City.
Mortashield leaned on a balanced attack to secure the title, with Dexsel Caadan leading the way with 15 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Reddick Palmitos added 13 markers, while Miggy Aparri delivered a double-double of 11 points and 13 rebounds, along with three assists, a steal, and a block.
Mortapaint Pro, meanwhile, was powered by John Therese Buhawe, who poured in a game-high 26 points on top of six rebounds and a steal. Joseph Layar chipped in 16 points in the loss.
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The championship clash lived up to expectations, with 11 lead changes and 10 deadlocks as neither side could pull away for good. Mortapaint held slight edges in points off turnovers, 21-20, and inside scoring, 40-32. However, Mortashield’s depth proved decisive, with its bench outscoring its counterparts, 48-25.
Mortaseal Flexi pockets third place trophy
In the battle for third place, Mortaseal Flexi dominated Duraplas Lite, 107-86.
Justin Aspacio starred with 28 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds, while Jay Devenadera turned in an all-around performance of 25 points, 17 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks. Criz Matunog and Klein Baladya contributed 21 and 14 points, respectively, for the winners.
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Duraplas Lite, which fielded only six players, was led by Zach Elisha Go, who tallied 24 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. Khey Loo added 25 points, while Francis Regis and George Bangyao chipped in 13 and 11 points, respectively, in the loss.
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