CHRISTOPHER Go was on fire from behind the arc and put up an impressive fourth quarter showing to lead the City Mayors Office to an 81–75 victory against the MP (PNP) Cops in their tune up game at the Almendras Gym Davao City Recreation Center on Sunday.
Go, the sweet-shooting executive assistant of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, nailed 13 triples to scatter 44 points as the City Hall dribblers completed a remarkable fight back to pull away with the win.
The Policemen were leading 68–57 midway of the fourth period that put the City Hall dribblers in the brink of defeat.
But Go nailed shots when his team needed it most, hitting crucial shots that enabled the City Hall dribblers to get back in the contest.
CMO unleashed an 11–0 run to tie the count at 67-all, built around two three pointers from Go, en route to an improbable come from behind victory.
Jerry Tugade paced the MP Cops with 14 points.
Go was unfazed by the limited support he got from his struggling teammates as he seemingly carried the load of scoring all throughout.
It was a tight contest in the entire first half with both teams showing impressive offensive proficiencies
The Policemen surged with a double digit lead in the early going of the final period.
But the City Hall dribblers answered back with a go ahead rally for the close win.