First Game goes to Ateneo

8 points ang lamang. But Ateneo led all the way. Except for that moment 2:58 before the second quarter buzzer. Pero after so many fouls, Ateneo led that quarter again 36-29, ending with a rainbow connection from Reyes.

I don't play basketball, but I love watching the sports. When we were young, my brother and I would pretend we are Joe Cantada and Andy Jao. I would even write down the stats of each team: Assists, Defensive-Offensive Rebounds, Turnovers, etc.

For the first game in this classic match, what ailed DLSU was their ultra-sour shooting. They forced many turnovers on Ateneo side, but clearly, it wasn't enough. A good defense will be clouded by a poor offense. Larry Bird once said that the best defense is a good offense. Perhaps, the Archers were Lakers fan back then. Or they simply cannot deliver.

Also, the inside game went to Ateneo. Raba - the big guy from Ateneo - made 25 or so points, and pulled ten or so rebounds. He massacred the defenders of La Salle inside. On the other side, when it was the turn of La Salle to shoot, they cannot go past the Jesuit walls. So, they resort to three pointers. Which is good really if it were a practice game. BUT IT WAS THE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR GODSAKE!