PBA Round 5 (Philippine Cup): SM Beermen keeps a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked SM Beermen as it allowed them to take a leadership position. SM Beermen defeated 8th ranked Hotshots in Manila 87-81. SM Beermen looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when SM Beermen made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was guard Jaymar Perez (188-1993) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Naturalized Tongan center Moala Tautuaa (200-1989, college: Chadron St.) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. point guard Andy Barroca (176-1988) produced 25 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. SM Beermen have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Hotshots at the other side dropped to the tenth place with three games lost. They share the position with FiberXers. Hotshots will play next round against strong Ginebra Kings trying to get back on the winning streak. SM Beermen will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Undefeated Meralco Bolts (2-1) recorded its first loss in Manila. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked TNT Tropang (3-2) 78-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Meralco Bolts. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Roger Ray Pogoy (189-1992) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points. Jeth Troy Rosario contributed with 16 points for the winners. Forward Allein Maliksi (191) answered with 20 points and 5 rebounds for Meralco Bolts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. TNT Tropang moved-up to second place. Meralco Bolts at the other side dropped to the fourth position with one game lost. They share it with NLEX RW and Blackwater Elite. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Phoenix can celebrate their first win this season after two consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Makati City, where they outplayed Terrafirma Dyip (0-3) 97-74 on Friday. Jason Perkins stepped up and scored 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Joseph Gabayni responded with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 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. Phoenix (1-2) left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with Rain or Shine. It was Terrafirma Dyip's third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. Phoenix will meet at home Rain or Shine (#9) in the next round. Terrafirma Dyip will play against FiberXers in Makati and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 5 Blackwater Elite defeated North Port in Caloocan City 97-90.
The best stats of 5th round was 13 points and 8 rebounds by John Paul Erram of TNT Tropang.

Terrafirma Dyip - Phoenix 74-97

Phoenix can celebrate their first win this season after two consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Makati City, where they outplayed Terrafirma Dyip (0-3) 97-74 on Friday. Phoenix forced 19 Terrafirma Dyip turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Naturalized American forward Jason Perkins (193-1992, college: VCSU) stepped up and scored 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and naturalized Canadian guard Matthew Wright (193-1991, college: St.Bonaventure) chipped in 11 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. Four Phoenix players scored in double figures. Power forward Joseph Gabayni (196-1994) responded with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Juan Tiongson (178-1991) scored 9 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Phoenix (1-2) left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with Rain or Shine. It was Terrafirma Dyip's third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. Phoenix will meet at home Rain or Shine (#9) in the next round. Terrafirma Dyip will play against FiberXers in Makati and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Terrafirma Dyip: G.Joseph 16+9reb+4ast, A.Ramos 14+4reb+1ast, P.Cahilig 10+7reb+1ast, C.John 9+1reb+5ast, J.Tiongson 9+9reb+2ast, J.Munzon 6+3reb+1ast
Phoenix: J.Perkins 17+9reb+5ast, M.Wright 11+5reb+10ast, S.Encho 10+2reb, M.Javee 10+10reb+1ast, R.Jazul 10+4reb+2ast, S.Anthony 9+12reb+1ast

SM Beermen - Hotshots 87-81

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked SM Beermen as it allowed them to take a leadership position. SM Beermen defeated 8th ranked Hotshots in Manila 87-81. SM Beermen looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when SM Beermen made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was guard Jaymar Perez (188-1993) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Naturalized Tongan center Moala Tautuaa (200-1989, college: Chadron St.) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Five SM Beermen players scored in double figures. Point guard Andy Barroca (176-1988) produced 25 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and power forward Ian Paul Sangalang (201-1991) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. SM Beermen have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Hotshots at the other side dropped to the tenth place with three games lost. They share the position with FiberXers. Hotshots will play next round against strong Ginebra Kings trying to get back on the winning streak. SM Beermen will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Hotshots: A.Barroca 25+8reb+7ast, I.Paul Sangalang 16+7reb+1ast, W.Ronnie 11+2reb+1ast, D.Aris 8+4reb, D.Rosa Ronnie 5+3reb+1ast, J.Jalalon 5+6reb+6ast
SM Beermen: M.Tautuaa 19+5reb+2ast, J.Perez 15+12reb+5ast, J.Mar Fajardo 14+6reb+2ast, J.Rodney Brondial 10+9reb+2ast, J.Cruz 10+5reb+7ast, M.Lassiter 10+3reb+2ast

North Port - Blackwater Elite 90-97

There was a minor upset in Pasig City where 5th ranked North Port (2-2) was defeated by seventh ranked Blackwater Elite (2-1) 97-90 on Saturday. Blackwater Elite made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by North Port's players. Point guard Jayvee Casio (178-1986) stepped up and scored 22 points and 5 assists for the winners and American guard Rashawn McCarthy (185-1989, college: Old Westbury) chipped in 9 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Four Blackwater Elite players scored in double figures. Guard Robert Bolick (185-1995) responded with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Jamie Malonzo produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Blackwater Elite moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Meralco Bolts and NLEX RW. Loser North Port dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
North Port: B.Robert 21+9reb+4ast, S.Roi Sumang 16+3reb+5ast, M.Jamie 14+13reb+2ast, B.Jerrick 9+2reb+1ast, K.Ferrer 9+3reb, A.Santos 6+13reb+2ast
Blackwater Elite: J.Casio 22+3reb+5ast, U.Renato 17+5reb+1ast, Y.Taha 10+7reb+6ast, J.Sena 10+2reb+2ast, R.McCarthy 9+7reb+10ast, S.Rey 8+4reb+1ast

Meralco Bolts - TNT Tropang 71-78

Undefeated Meralco Bolts (2-1) recorded its first loss in Manila. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked TNT Tropang (3-2) 78-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Meralco Bolts. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Roger Ray Pogoy (189-1992) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points. Forward Jeth Troy Rosario (201-1992) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Forward Allein Maliksi (191) answered with 20 points and 5 rebounds and guard Chris Newsome (187-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) added 13 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Meralco Bolts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. TNT Tropang moved-up to second place. Meralco Bolts at the other side dropped to the fourth position with one game lost. They share it with NLEX RW and Blackwater Elite. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Meralco Bolts: M.Allein 20+5reb, Q.Kier 13+2reb+4ast, C.Newsome 13+7reb+3ast, C.Banchero 12+3reb+2ast, C.Hodge 6+9reb+2ast, R.Almazan 5+6reb+2ast
TNT Tropang: R.Ray Pogoy 19+3reb+1ast, J.Troy Rosario 16+4reb+2ast, J.Paul Erram 13+8reb, J.Castro William 10+5reb+4ast, J.Alejandro 8+4reb+4ast, B.Heruela 5+4reb+4ast



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