PBA: SHELL BEATS MOBILINE, PUREFOODS OVER SAN MIGUEL
Pasay City, Sept. 28, 1998 - Formula Shell beat Mobiline, 70-66, stalling the bid of Phone Pals to enter the semifinals.
Benjie Paras and John Best the evening's heroes in the closing minutes last night. Paras grabbed the rebound after a triple by Al Solis pegged the count at 67-66 in favor of the Turbochargers, passed the ball to Best downcourt and the latter finished the job at the Cuneta Astrodome with a three-pointer.
With the victory, the card of Shell improved to 4-3 while Mobiline with a 5-3 card is now in danger of being dragged into a possible four-way tie for the remaining semis slots.
Earlier in the day, Purefoods beat San Miguel Beer, 54-53, to gain a share of third spot with the Turbochargers and Pop Cola.
Reported by: Sol Jose Vanzi
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