BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
SOON LEE Heavy Machinery hung on to edge the Defenders 62-61 in the final to clinch the GHK Tutong Cup title on Saturday.
Kelvin Chai had the hot hands for Soon Lee with 20 points, which included six treys.
Lim Liang Wei added 13 while Jaron On was the other in double figures with 10 in the triumph.
On the other hand, Darren Yap produced a game-high of 21 points, which included five three-pointers, for the Defenders.
Kenny Lim and Han Ming Kwang added 13 points apiece in the loss.
Soon Lee led 15-13 at the end of the opening period at the Tutong Chung Hwa Basketball Court.
They extended their advantage to seven points at the interval and remained ahead 48-42 going into the decisive frame.
Yap kept the Defenders in the game with four treys in the stanza but they ultimately fell short.
Meanwhile, Shack Side claimed the bronze after defeating CH Elite 96-73 in the third-place playoff.
