Jayjay Helterbrand had 14 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists in his first MPBL game and the Imus Bandera defeated the Caloocan Supremos 78-75 in overtime Thursday night.
Helterbrand, the six-time PBA champion and 2009 PBA MVP, has come out of retirement to sign with the Imus days before the opener.
James Martinez converted seven 3-pointers and finished with 26 points to back Helterbrand's near triple double.
Gerald Anderson, the celebrity baller, contributed seven points, one rebound, one assist and one steal for the Bandera.
Almond Vosotros led Caloocan with 15 points and 10 rebounds while AJ Mandani added 13 points.
The scores:
IMUS 78 - Martinez 26, Helterbrand 14 (8ast, 8reb), Mirza 8, Anderson 7, Ngsang 6, Vito 5, Doligon 4, Alonzo 2, Reyes 2, Cantimbuhan 2, Cunanan 2, Dedicatoria 0, Ong 0.
CALOOCAN 75 - Vosotros 15, Mandani 13, Sarangay 10, Marilao 9, Escalambre 8, Sanga 6, Labing isa 5, Ambulodto 4, Pacquiao 2, Tongco 2, Torres 1, Jacaban 0, Demigaya 0.
Quarter Scores: 20-18, 35-34, 57-54, 68-68, 78-75.
