In the last two minutes of the game, the Elasto Painters took the lead 78–76 through a back-to-back three point shots by Jeff Chan.

Tim Cone then re-inserted his starters and James Yap come up with two consecutive jumpers to gain back the lead, 80–78 with 34.7 seconds left.

Jeff Chan missed a three-point attempt in the next play but Jervy Cruz got the rebound and made a hook shot to tie the game, 80-all with 22.5 seconds remaining.

Tim Cone called for a timeout he didn't have, resulting for a technical foul and a free throw made by Lee.

The Mixers were forced to inbound the ball at the other end of the basket with .9 seconds left and failed to make the desperation shot.