Unbeaten Condura lost its power just when the team needed it most as Syntax grabbed the opportunity to capture the Sharp-Basketball Unified Sports Group Invitational crown, Sunday at WNU Gym.

The underdog Syntax played its best game with an 80-75 win as Dagol Flores unloaded 25 points.

A 28-11 spurt in the third quarter ignited by Raymundo Sapa's back-to-back triple and another trey from Rex Bayer were enough as Condura’s gunners went on a silent mode.

Sapa had 15 points, the same output produced by Arnel Tornilla and Allan Antones, who provided scoring support despite trailing 34-44 at half.

Digol Benedicto delivered 18 points, Bernie Chan added 15 markers, Bert Celis had 14, Felipe Tumamot contributed 11 in a losing effort as Condura showed up with only 9 players.

Panasonic settled for third with a 90-75 triumph over Homesite Basketball Organization, who reported to the game with only five players.

Capitalizing on HBOs dilemma, Koko Fuentebella unleashed 30 points, Hermi Derwil chipped in 21, while Ed Cruz and Biboy Java hit 10 points apiece.

Joemarie Mahilum topscored with 26, Lanky Bantong finished with 20, Armando Eso 11, Boy Jalandoni 10 and Buddy Ferrer had 8 points for HBO.

Tournament commissioner Bing Soyao awarded the trophies and cash prizes for the top three finishers.*NAB

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