San Juan started out like a house on fire, en route to a 99-77 win in the CBA Pilipinas Founders Cup Playoffs at the Aquinas School Gymnasium in San Juan City on Sunday.
The Knights opened the game with a bang, outscoring the Express, 34-16, in the first quarter, and they never looked back from there.
Jhonard Clarito made 17 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block for San Juan.
Joaquin Garcia added 13 points, one rebound, one assist, and one steal off the bench.
Chris De Chavez and Josh Alcober each tallied 14 markers for Valenzuela.
Scores:
San Juan 99-Clarito 17, Garcia 13, Marquez 11, Aguirre 10, Saret 8, Reyes 7, Victoria 7, Acol 6, Buñag 5, Lugo 4, Ubalde 4, Astrero 4, Rosopa 3
Valenzuela 77-Ch. De Chavez 14, Alcober 14, Ruaya 11, Ortega 7, Ca. De Chavez 6, Diego 5, Gimpayan 5, Martinez 4, Pastrana 4, Rivera 3, Bernardo 3, Kalaw 1, Lacamento 0, Viana 0, Dela Cruz 0
Quarterscores: 34-16, 62-36, 79-59, 99-77