THE Philippine Patriots took a 70-53 sweet revenge from the Singapore Slingers in the Asean Basketball League Sunday.

Headed by coach Luoie Alas, the Patriots scored their third win and destroyed the clean slate of the Singapore team by giving them their first loss in the tournament.

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Brandon Powell and Jason Dixon led the hungry Patriots in the first quarter with seven and six points respectively.

Opening quarter wrapped up at 22-8 in favor of the Pinoy Squad.

Nonoy Baclao, who led his former team Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles to a back-to-back title win, chipped in consecutive two-point baskets when Q2 action started.

Bacolodnon Baclao was reported to have a hamstring injury before their game versus the Slingers.

Slingers' Filipino import Al Vergara meanwhile pushed the offense of his team despite the knee injury he got in their November 1 duel with Indonesia's Satria Muda BritAma.

First half ended with the Patriots' 13-point advantage, 36-23.

Slingers' Kyle Jeffers slammed two-pointers in the third quarter to cut the lead to seven points, but the Patriots quickly replied with their impressive defense to end it at 50-39.

Former University of the East Red Warrior team captain Elmer Espiritu made his presence felt in the court in the final quarter as he hooked two-pointers and made defensive blocks.

Val Acuna chipped in triples to end the game, 70-53.

The Slingers defeated the RP players in their first meeting at 74-69.

The Patriots will play their next game in Malaysia on November 14 where they will meet Kuala Lumpur Dragons. (Kathrina Alvarez/Sunnex)