Import Malcolm Hill scored 32 points and Ian Sangalang delivered 17 points and 10 rebounds as the Hotshots took control for most of the way and gain a three-way for fifth place with the San Miguel Beermen and Rain or Shine Elasto Painters at 5-3.
Star Hotshots vs. GlobalPort Video Highlights
The Hotshots won their first game since trading Allein Maliksi to the Blackwater Elite over the weekend.
GlobalPort absorbed its third straight loss, putting itself in danger of missing the quarters after falling to 3-6.
The Batang Pier face a must-win situation on Sunday when they face the Elite at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. A victory by Blackwater – running eighth in the standings at 4-5 – will compete the quarterfinal cast.
Scores:
STAR 109 – Hill 32, Sangalang 17, Ramos 9, Lee 9, Barroca 8, Mendoza 7, Pingris 6, Reavis 4, Brondial 4, Jalalon 4, Simon 2, Melton 2, Pascual 1, Abundo 0, Gamalinda 0.
GLOBALPORT 83 – Holloway 20, Anthony 12, Romeo 11, Guinto 11, Baracael 10, Pringle 5, Cortez 5, Cardona 5, Hubalde 2, Paredes 2, Mamaril 0, Celiz 0, Grey 0, Arana 0.
Quarters: 19-12, 48-38, 81-65, 109-83.
