PBA Round 3: TNT Ka Tropa rally past Phoenix

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

TNT Ka Tropa smashed Phoenix in Makati 110-91. TNT Ka Tropa dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Phoenix's 36. They outrebounded Phoenix 51-39 including 22 on the offensive glass. TNT Ka Tropa looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when TNT Ka Tropa made 10 blocks. 31 personal fouls committed by Phoenix helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for Roger-Ray Pogoy (189-92) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points and 5 rebounds. Power forward John-Paul Erram (203-89) helped adding 18 points and 15 rebounds. The best for the losing side was naturalized Canadian guard Matthew Wright (193-91, college: St.Bonaventure) with 31 points and 6 rebounds (went 13 for 13 at the free throw line !!!). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Phoenix will play next round against strong Ginebra Kings trying to get back on the winning streak. TNT Ka Tropa will try to continue on its current victory against Blackwater Elite in Caloocan City.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Manila: Ginebra Kings (#2) and Meralco Bolts (#6). Ginebra Kings (3-0) won against visiting Meralco Bolts (1-2) 105-91. It was an exceptional evening for naturalized American point guard Stanley Pringle (184-87, college: Penn St., agency: Pensack Sports) who led the winners and scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Japeth Aguilar accounted for 20 points. Forward Reynel Hugnatan (193-78) came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds for Meralco Bolts in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ginebra Kings will play against Phoenix (#5) in Quezon in the next round. Meralco Bolts will play on the road against Hotshots in Pasig City and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Manila between Rain or Shine and North Port. Rain or Shine (3-0) got a very close home victory over North Port (0-3). Rain or Shine managed to escape with a 2-point win 70-68 on Sunday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. The best player for the winners was Rey Nambatac who scored 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Sean Anthony who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Rain or Shine will meet Alaska Aces (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. North Port will play against NLEX RW (#11) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 3: winless NLEX RW lost to Blackwater Elite on the opponent's court 88-98. Alaska Aces managed to outperform Hotshots in a home game 87-81. SM Beermen managed to beat Columbian Dyip on the road 105-98.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points and 14 rebounds by Arwind Santos of SM Beermen.

Blackwater Elite - NLEX RW 98-88

Very expected game in Caloocan City where NLEX RW (0-3) was defeated by Blackwater Elite (2-1) 98-88 on Saturday. Blackwater Elite outrebounded NLEX RW 60-46 including 17 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was forward Celeponio Trollano (191-92) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Rommel Canaleta (198-82) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Kiefer-Isaac Ravena (181-93) who recorded 17 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and Myke Ayonayon added 20 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Blackwater Elite will meet TNT Ka Tropa in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. NLEX RW will play against North Port (#12) in Pasig and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
NLEX RW: A.Myke 20+6reb, K.Isaac Ravena 17+8reb+7ast, R.Soyud 13+7reb+1ast, K.Alas 13+6reb+2ast, P.Kristofer 9+2reb, M.Will 6+5reb+1ast
Blackwater Elite: R.Canaleta 18+7reb, C.Trollano 18+11reb, S.Roi Sumang 13+5reb+6ast, E.Daquioag 10+5reb+8ast, F.Golla 8+7reb+1ast, R.Mark Belo 7+3reb+1ast

Alaska Aces - Hotshots 87-81

There was a small surprise in Makati where Alaska Aces (1-2) defeated Hotshots (1-2) 87-81 on Saturday. They outrebounded Hotshots 49-30 including a 38-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard Jeron-Alvin Teng (190-94) who scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Vic Manuel (193-87) chipped in 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Andy Barroca (176-88) who recorded 16 points and 5 assists and point guard Jiovani Jalalon (175-92) added 11 points and 4 assists respectively. Four Hotshots players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Alaska Aces will meet at home Rain or Shine (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hotshots will play against Meralco Bolts (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hotshots: A.Barroca 16+3reb+5ast, P.Dalistan 14+5reb, C.Banchero 13+1reb+4ast, J.Jalalon 11+4reb+4ast, D.Aris 10+2reb, I.Paul Sangalang 8+7reb+2ast
Alaska Aces: J.Alvin Teng 19+6reb+1ast, J.Casio 17+2reb+2ast, T.Abu-Jahal 10+9reb+1ast, M.Digregorio 10+2reb+3ast, V.Manuel 9+8reb+4ast, R.Herndon 7+8reb+3ast

Rain or Shine - North Port 70-68

A very close game took place in Manila between Rain or Shine and North Port. Rain or Shine (3-0) got a very close home victory over North Port (0-3). Rain or Shine managed to escape with a 2-point win 70-68 on Sunday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Strangely North Port outrebounded Rain or Shine 54-42 including 39 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Rain or Shine made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was guard Rey Nambatac (179-94) who scored 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Adrian Wong chipped in 15 points. At the other side the best for losing team was naturalized American forward Sean Anthony (193-86) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and naturalized German forward Christian Standhardinger (206-89, college: Hawaii) added 13 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Four North Port players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Rain or Shine will meet Alaska Aces (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. North Port will play against NLEX RW (#11) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
North Port: S.Anthony 13+12reb+3ast, C.Standhardinger 13+11reb+2ast, G.Lanete 13+2reb, K.Nabong 10+5reb, L.Revilla 7+6reb+2ast, P.Taha 4+2reb+1ast
Rain or Shine: W.Adrian 15+2reb+2ast, O.Sidney 11+5reb, R.Nambatac 10+6reb+6ast, D.Clint 6+4reb, M.Javee 6+5reb+4ast, N.Torres 5+4reb

Ginebra Kings - Meralco Bolts 105-91

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Manila: Ginebra Kings (#2) and Meralco Bolts (#6). Ginebra Kings (3-0) won against visiting Meralco Bolts (1-2) 105-91. Ginebra Kings made 19-of-25 charity shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Meralco Bolts were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for naturalized American point guard Stanley Pringle (184-87, college: Penn St., agency: Pensack Sports) who led the winners and scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Center Japeth Aguilar (206-87, college: WKU) accounted for 20 points for the winning side. Forward Reynel Hugnatan (193-78) came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds and Allein Maliksi added 18 points respectively for Meralco Bolts in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ginebra Kings will play against Phoenix (#5) in Quezon in the next round. Meralco Bolts will play on the road against Hotshots in Pasig City and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Meralco Bolts: M.Allein 18+4reb+2ast, R.Hugnatan 16+7reb+3ast, C.Newsome 10+3reb+2ast, B.Amer 10+3reb+6ast, R.Almazan 6+2reb+1ast, T.Jackson 6+3reb+1ast
Ginebra Kings: J.Aguilar 20+4reb+1ast, S.Pringle 16+7reb+3ast, J.Chan 12+2reb+4ast, A.Tolentino 11+4reb, P.Caperal 9+1reb, A.Mariano 8+5reb+2ast

TNT Ka Tropa - Phoenix 110-91

TNT Ka Tropa smashed Phoenix in Makati 110-91. TNT Ka Tropa dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Phoenix's 36. They outrebounded Phoenix 51-39 including 22 on the offensive glass. TNT Ka Tropa looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when TNT Ka Tropa made 10 blocks. 31 personal fouls committed by Phoenix helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for Roger-Ray Pogoy (189-92) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points and 5 rebounds. Power forward John-Paul Erram (203-89) helped adding 18 points and 15 rebounds. Five TNT Ka Tropa players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was naturalized Canadian guard Matthew Wright (193-91, college: St.Bonaventure) with 31 points and 6 rebounds (went 13 for 13 at the free throw line !!!) and naturalized American forward Jason Perkins (193-92, college: VCSU) scored 8 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Phoenix will play next round against strong Ginebra Kings trying to get back on the winning streak. TNT Ka Tropa will try to continue on its current victory against Blackwater Elite in Caloocan City.
Top scorers:
Phoenix: M.Wright 31+6reb+2ast, N.Jorey 10+6reb, J.Perkins 8+9reb+3ast, J.Chua 7+3reb, R.Jazul 7+1ast, J.Reyes 6+4reb+1ast
TNT Ka Tropa: R.Ray Pogoy 30+5reb+2ast, J.Paul Erram 18+15reb+1ast, S.Enciso 13+2reb+4ast, P.Bobby-Ray 12+6reb+5ast, T.Rosario 11+7reb+1ast, R.Reyes 10+2reb+1ast

Columbian Dyip - SM Beermen 98-105

Not a big story in a game in Makati City where Columbian Dyip (0-3) was defeated by SM Beermen (2-2) 105-98 on Monday. SM Beermen looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Arwind Santos (193-81) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds. Naturalized Tongan center Moala Tautuaa (200-89, college: Chadron St.) chipped in 25 points and 6 rebounds. Four SM Beermen players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Jaymar Perez (188-93) who recorded 20 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and American guard Rashawn McCarthy (185-89, college: Old Westbury) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Columbian Dyip: J.Perez 20+9reb+6ast, R.McCarthy 15+3reb+4ast, J.Tiongson 11+3reb+3ast, R.Celda 9+2reb, R.Aldrech 9+7reb+1ast, R.Adams 9+8reb+1ast
SM Beermen: M.Tautuaa 25+6reb+3ast, A.Santos 20+14reb+2ast, M.Lassiter 18+4reb+7ast, V.Rolfe Pessumal 17+3reb+1ast, P.Zamar 11+4reb+3ast, A.Cabagnot 8+5reb+5ast



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