PBA Round 1: Blackwater Elite lose to Bay Area D.

The Regular Season in PBA just started. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Blackwater Elite in Caloocan City on Wednesday night. Hosts were rolled over by Bay Area D. 133-87. Bay Area D. dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Blackwater Elite's 42 and made 23-of-26 free shots (88.5 percent) during the game. Bay Area D. had a 45-29 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Blackwater Elite helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Myles Powell (188-1997, college: Seton Hall) fired 41 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) for the winners. British-Canadian guard Glen Yang (193, college: Mount Royal) chipped in 22 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. American center Cameron Krutwig (206-1998, college: Loyola, IL) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bay Area D. is looking forward to face North Port in Pasig City in the next round. Blackwater Elite will play on the road against Phoenix in Quezon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Pasig City. North Port saved a 3-point victory at home edging Phoenix 92-89 on Wednesday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Rwandan center Prince Ibeh (208-1994, college: Texas) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds. Arvin Tolentino contributed with 16 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 blocks for the winners. Javee Mocon (193-1995) answered with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds for Phoenix. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. North Port will play against Bay Area D. in Hong Kong in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Phoenix will play at home against Blackwater Elite and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 1 FiberXers defeated Terrafirma Dyip in Makati 124-110. NLEX RW beat Rain or Shine at home 96-90.
The best stats of 1st round was 26 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 blocks by Earl Clark of NLEX RW.

Blackwater Elite - Bay Area D. 87-133

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Blackwater Elite in Caloocan City on Wednesday night. Hosts were rolled over by Bay Area D. 133-87. Bay Area D. dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Blackwater Elite's 42 and made 23-of-26 free shots (88.5 percent) during the game. Bay Area D. had a 45-29 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Blackwater Elite helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Myles Powell (188-1997, college: Seton Hall) fired 41 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) for the winners. British-Canadian guard Glen Yang (193, college: Mount Royal) chipped in 22 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. American center Cameron Krutwig (206-1998, college: Loyola, IL) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists and Renato Ular added 13 points and 14 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Bay Area D. and five Blackwater Elite players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bay Area D. is looking forward to face North Port in Pasig City in the next round. Blackwater Elite will play on the road against Phoenix in Quezon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bay Area D.: M.Powell 41+8reb+3ast, G.Yang 22+5reb+7ast, K.Lam 13+4reb, Z.Songwei 13+1reb+4ast, H.Blankley 11+6reb+2ast, C.Liu 9+13reb
Blackwater Elite: U.Renato 13+14reb, R.McCarthy 11+4reb+3ast, C.Krutwig 11+12reb+8ast, A.Myke 10+1reb+1ast, B.Amer 10+1reb+1ast, T.Jackson 8+2reb+1ast

North Port - Phoenix 92-89

Important game to mention about took place in Pasig City. North Port saved a 3-point victory at home edging Phoenix 92-89 on Wednesday evening. North Port forced 21 Phoenix turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Rwandan center Prince Ibeh (208-1994, college: Texas) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds. Forward Arvin Tolentino (195-1995) contributed with 16 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 blocks for the winners. Five North Port players scored in double figures. Javee Mocon (193-1995) answered with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds and American power forward Kaleb Wesson (208-1999, college: Ohio St.) added 14 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for Phoenix. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. North Port will play against Bay Area D. in Hong Kong in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Phoenix will play at home against Blackwater Elite and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
North Port: B.Robert 21+6ast, P.Ibeh 19+15reb+2ast, A.Tolentino 16+6reb+7ast, S.Roi Sumang 15+4reb+3ast, A.Santos 10+12reb+1ast, B.Jerrick 6+1ast
Phoenix: M.Javee 24+13reb+3ast, K.Wesson 14+15reb+7ast, T.Tyler 10+4reb+3ast, S.Encho 10+2reb+1ast, R.Jazul 7+3reb+4ast, C.Simon 7+8reb+2ast

Terrafirma Dyip - FiberXers 110-124

But Terrafirma Dyip was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Makati 124-110. FiberXers made 21-of-26 charity shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. Terrafirma Dyip was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a very good performance for American forward Quincy Miller-Scott (206-1992, college: Baylor) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!), 16 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Maverick Ahanmisi (188-1991, college: Minnesota) contributed with 18 points and 7 assists for the winners. British V.Islands-Indonesian center Lester Prosper (210-1988, college: Old Westbury, agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) answered with a double-double by scoring 43 points (!!!), 25 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized American guard Alex Cabagnot (183-1982, college: Hawaii-Hilo) added 13 points and 8 assists in the effort for Terrafirma Dyip. Five FiberXers and four Terrafirma Dyip players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. FiberXers will play against Ginebra Kings in Manila in the next round. Terrafirma Dyip will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
FiberXers: Q.Miller-Scott 38+16reb+5ast, M.Ahanmisi 18+4reb+7ast, A.Justine 13+7reb+1ast, I.Regile 12+1reb+1ast, J.Alvin Teng 11+5reb+2ast, S.Alec 11+1reb
Terrafirma Dyip: L.Prosper 43+25reb+5ast, J.Munzon 14+4reb+3ast, J.Tiongson 13+2reb+5ast, A.Cabagnot 13+4reb+8ast, P.Cahilig 7+4reb, G.De Liano Javier 7+2reb

NLEX RW - Rain or Shine 96-90

NLEX RW used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Manila 96-90. NLEX RW players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 13 blocks. It was a very good performance for American Earl Clark (208-1988, college: Louisville) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 blocks. Center Justin Chua (198-1989) contributed with 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Five NLEX RW players scored in double figures. American forward Steve Taylor Jr. (206-1993, college: Toledo) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and Beau Belga (198-1986) added 5 points and 14 rebounds in the effort for Rain or Shine. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. NLEX RW will play against Meralco Bolts in Manila in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Rain or Shine will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
NLEX RW: E.Clark 26+14reb+4ast, J.Chua 18+8reb+2ast, K.Alas 15+7reb+4ast, J.Nieto 12+3reb+5ast, T.Celedonio 12+5reb+4ast, V.Paul 4+3reb+1ast
Rain or Shine: S.Taylor Jr. 21+12reb+4ast, R.Nambatac 11+6reb+1ast, M.Nieto 10+3reb, C.Andrei 9+2reb+5ast, J.Ponferrada 8+3reb, A.Antonio 7+1reb+1ast



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