Q. Arena, Philippines -- Hello! Hello! It's been two months since the Dahlia Mavericks organization released a press release. Currently, the Mavs are at the bottom with a 4-9 record at the unforgiving Big 8.

Last night, the Mavs known for their heart-breaking losses or 'inspired' play against top-tier teams proved why it was worth it to watch a Mavs game.

Boasting an all-Filipino line-up, they were pitted against the then 12-0 Lonely Hearts Club.

The Mavs were leading 46-40 at the half but could not sustain their momentum in the 4th as they found themsevles trailing by as much as 9 points (83-72) with 3:31 left.

As d brothers team owner Iking said "it seems like your team ran out of gas." To which GM Maro replied, "never say die, you'll see how our team is made of!"

The Mavs went on a tear scoring the next 9 points while holding the Hearts scoreless in 3 minutes but injuring back-up point guard Jake Pueda in the process.

"It's that time of the year again when we are decimated by injuries after the all-star break" a season-ticket holder said noting that starting point guard is still recuperating from a two-week injury and Pueda succumbing to his own two-week injury.

With the score tied at 82 apiece with 13 seconds left, Mustafa Ekin found Pierre-Charles Jutras who calmly hits a a jump-shot from the wing. The Mavs called a time-out.

"Ouch!" Iking exclaimed obviously rooting for an upset? by the Mavs. GM Maro said "were used to this, down to the last possession."

On the ensuing possession, the Mavs safely inbounded the ball. They tried their best to find the open man, dribbled, dribbled, all were on their feet, only to be stolen by Francis Nunez.

All were in disbelief as they could not take a shot as almost everyone were rooting for the Mavs to put a stamp on the Hearts perfect season so far.

"We have to give credit when it is due. They played great defense on the last 13 seconds," GM Nicolo Maro said.

National Team player Apolonio Sepulveda led the Mavs with 30 points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocks to prove his worth. Scott Famaran had a double-double with 12 points and 19 rebounds.

"They are proving that they can co-exist playing together. One is finesse while the other will be there down-low," their GM said as some are suggesting to let go of the other and find a 'killer' guard. "we will make it work." Maro assuredly said not a disappointment in his face despite the loss, and the loss of another player to injury.

"We thought we can't pull it off," the over? confident Sgt. Pepper said. "I have extreme confidence with our team." (despite an upset in the Cup).

Francis Nunez and Dean Beverly led the Hearts with 18 points apiece while Mustafa Ekin chipped in 17 points.

Although out-rebounded (52-33) the Hearts put their stamp on defense as the Mavs turned the ball over 22 times doubling their turnover (with 11).

Last edited by LA-Nicolo Maro at 4/21/2013 10:26:29 AM

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