PBA Round 6: SM Beermen hand first loss to TNT Ka Tropa

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of TNT Ka Tropa (6-1) in Makati on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked SM Beermen (4-2) 83-67. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of TNT Ka Tropa. SM Beermen dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to TNT Ka Tropa's 36. They outrebounded TNT Ka Tropa 61-36 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for naturalized American swingman Marcio Lassiter (190-87, college: CS Fullerton) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Center June Mar Fajardo (210-89) contributed with 8 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Guard Kib Montalbo replied with 13 points and 4 assists for TNT Ka Tropa. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. SM Beermen moved-up to fourth place. TNT Ka Tropa at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. SM Beermen's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Manila Rain or Shine.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Manila: Ginebra Kings (#8) and Rain or Shine (#5). Rain or Shine was defeated at home 77-83 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Center Japeth Aguilar (206-87, college: WKU) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Christian Standhardinger chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Beau Belga (198-86) with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ginebra Kings (3-3) moved-up to seventh place. Rain or Shine at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. Ginebra Kings will play against league's leader TNT Ka Tropa in Makati in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Rain or Shine will play on the road against SM Beermen (#4) in Manila and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Hotshots (6-2) which hosted in Pasig City 4th ranked NLEX RW (4-3). Third ranked Hotshots managed to get a 7-point victory 112-105. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of NLEX RW. Calvin Abueva notched a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort. Even 21 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists by Jericho Cruz did not help to save the game for NLEX RW. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Hotshots moved-up to second place. Loser NLEX RW dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Hotshots will meet at home Rain or Shine (#6) in the next round. NLEX RW will play against North Port in Pasig and hope to secure a win.

In the last two games of round 6 Terrafirma Dyip was beaten by Phoenix on the road 96-84. North Port destroyed Blackwater Elite on its own court 98-73.
The most impressive performance of 6th round was 17 points and 12 rebounds by Jamie Malonzo of North Port.

Hotshots - NLEX RW 112-105

An interesting game for Hotshots (6-2) which hosted in Pasig City 4th ranked NLEX RW (4-3). Third ranked Hotshots managed to get a 7-point victory 112-105. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of NLEX RW. Hotshots forced 19 NLEX RW turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Naturalized American forward Calvin Abueva (190-88) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and power forward Ian Paul Sangalang (201-91) supported him with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Even 21 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists by Guamanian guard Jericho Cruz (182-90) did not help to save the game for NLEX RW. Raul Soyud (196-91) added 7 points and 16 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Hotshots moved-up to second place. Loser NLEX RW dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Hotshots will meet at home Rain or Shine (#6) in the next round. NLEX RW will play against North Port in Pasig and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hotshots: C.Abueva 23+12reb+4ast, I.Paul Sangalang 21+8reb+2ast, P.Lee 18+1ast, A.Barroca 13+7reb+5ast, D.Aris 11+5reb, J.Corpuz 9+2reb+2ast
NLEX RW: J.Cruz 21+6reb+8ast, T.Celedonio 15+1reb+2ast, J.Quinahan 14+3reb+4ast, K.Porter 13+2reb, A.Semerad 12+5reb, K.Alas 9+2reb+5ast

TNT Ka Tropa - SM Beermen 67-83

The most surprising game was the first loss of TNT Ka Tropa (6-1) in Makati on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked SM Beermen (4-2) 83-67. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of TNT Ka Tropa. SM Beermen dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to TNT Ka Tropa's 36. They outrebounded TNT Ka Tropa 61-36 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for naturalized American swingman Marcio Lassiter (190-87, college: CS Fullerton) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Center June Mar Fajardo (210-89) contributed with 8 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Four SM Beermen players scored in double figures. Guard Kib Montalbo replied with 13 points and 4 assists and forward Jeth Troy Rosario (201-92) added 9 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for TNT Ka Tropa. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. SM Beermen moved-up to fourth place. TNT Ka Tropa at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. SM Beermen's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Manila Rain or Shine.
Top scorers:
SM Beermen: M.Lassiter 19+6reb+3ast, T.Romeo 16+4reb+4ast, J.Perez 13+6reb+1ast, M.Tautuaa 13+6reb, A.Santos 9+8reb+1ast, J.Mar Fajardo 8+17reb+3ast
TNT Ka Tropa: M.Kib 13+3reb+4ast, B.Heruela 10+3reb+2ast, R.Ray Pogoy 10+1reb+2ast, J.Troy Rosario 9+7reb, J.Alejandro 7+3reb+1ast, M.Williams 7+4reb+4ast

Rain or Shine - Ginebra Kings 77-83

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Manila: Ginebra Kings (#8) and Rain or Shine (#5). Rain or Shine was defeated at home 77-83 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Ginebra Kings dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Rain or Shine's 26. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Center Japeth Aguilar (206-87, college: WKU) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized German forward Christian Standhardinger (206-89, college: Hawaii) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Beau Belga (198-86) with 12 points and 6 rebounds and guard Rey Nambatac (179-94) scored 18 points. Five Ginebra Kings and four Rain or Shine players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ginebra Kings (3-3) moved-up to seventh place. Rain or Shine at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. Ginebra Kings will play against league's leader TNT Ka Tropa in Makati in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Rain or Shine will play on the road against SM Beermen (#4) in Manila and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ginebra Kings: C.Standhardinger 16+6reb+5ast, J.Aguilar 15+11reb+3ast, L.Tenorio 15+1reb+5ast, S.Thompson 14+6reb+6ast, P.Caperal 11+5reb, S.Pringle 10+6reb+2ast
Rain or Shine: R.Nambatac 18+2reb, A.Antonio 14+1reb+2ast, B.Belga 12+6reb+3ast, N.Torres 10+3reb+1ast, M.Javee 9+4reb+5ast, J.Yap 5+1reb

Phoenix - Terrafirma Dyip 96-84

There was a small surprise when tenth ranked Phoenix (3-5) beat 7th ranked Terrafirma Dyip (3-5) in Quezon 96-84 on Thursday. Phoenix made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Phoenix outrebounded Terrafirma Dyip 49-36 including a 37-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Naturalized American forward Jason Perkins (193-92, college: VCSU) notched 28 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and naturalized Canadian guard Matthew Wright (193-91, college: St.Bonaventure) supported him with 15 points and 4 assists. Even 11 points and 8 rebounds by power forward Joseph Gabayni (196-94) did not help to save the game for Terrafirma Dyip. Forward Aldrech Ramos (198-88) added 13 points. Four Terrafirma Dyip players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Phoenix moved-up to eighth place, which they share with defeated Terrafirma Dyip. Phoenix will meet bottom-ranked Blackwater Elite (#12) in the next round. Terrafirma Dyip will play against North Port (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Phoenix: J.Perkins 28+4reb+4ast, V.Manuel 18+4reb, M.Wright 15+4reb+4ast, C.Michael 9+7reb, J.Chua 9+7reb, R.Jazul 7+1reb+1ast
Terrafirma Dyip: A.Ramos 13+4reb+1ast, G.Joseph 11+8reb, R.Adams 11+4reb, E.Camson 11+3reb+2ast, R.McCarthy 10+3reb+2ast, J.Tiongson 8+1reb+3ast

North Port - Blackwater Elite 98-73

The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Blackwater Elite's (0-8) road loss to eleventh ranked North Port (2-3) in Pasig 73-98 on Thursday. North Port made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. North Port outrebounded Blackwater Elite 58-36 including a 37-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Robert Bolick (185-95) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and forward Jamie Malonzo supported him with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Four North Port players scored in double figures. Even 14 points and 7 rebounds by center Frank Golla (193-90) did not help to save the game for Blackwater Elite. American guard Simon Enciso (180-91, college: NDN) added 8 points and 7 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. North Port moved-up to tenth place. Loser Blackwater Elite still closes the standings with eight games lost. North Port will meet at home higher ranked NLEX RW (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Blackwater Elite will play against Phoenix (#8) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
North Port: M.Jamie 17+12reb+1ast, B.Robert 17+10reb+7ast, K.Ferrer 14+4reb+1ast, G.Slaughter 12+11reb+1ast, G.Lanete 9+1ast, S.Anthony 9+5reb+2ast
Blackwater Elite: F.Golla 14+7reb+1ast, R.Escoto 10+2reb, C.Bryan Cruz 9, P.Desiderio 8+5reb, S.Enciso 8+4reb+7ast, T.Joshua 7+4reb+1ast



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