By Danotzki Santos
DOHA: Team Creation edged One Family Express Cargo, 87-82, in a tightly contested Pinoy Basketball Qatar League match at the Al Gharafa Indoor Arena.
Ronnie Cajayon and Francis Mercado made the crucial baskets from the charity lane to lift their team to its second win in Division 1 of the Subaru Cup 2012.
Team Creation took the first half leading 45-41 as the teams headed for the mid-game showers.
One Family came out more aggressive in the third and rolled out a 13-6 run to wrest the lead, 54-51, before Team Creation regained their composure and grabbed the upper hand once more at 58-56.
One Family kept the pressure on their foes in the remainder of the third to lead 66-64.
Team Creation upped the tempo and led 83-75.
Desperation fouls were committed by One Family as Team Creation hanged-on and sealed the win. THE PENINSULA