PBA Round 9: TNT Tropang lose to NLEX RW in the biggest upset of the week

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The most shocking disappointment of round 9 in the PBA was a home defeat of 5th ranked TNT Tropang (2-2) to eighth ranked NLEX RW (3-2) 110-101. It ended the two-game winning streak of TNT Tropang. Strangely TNT Tropang outrebounded NLEX RW 62-44 including a 25-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. 26 personal fouls committed by TNT Tropang helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American Earl Clark (208-1988, college: Louisville) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 45 points (!!!), 16 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners and point guard Kevin Alas (183-1991) chipped in 24 points. The best for the losing side was American forward Cameron Oliver (203-1996, college: Nevada) with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 22 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. NLEX RW moved-up to third place, which they share with FiberXers. TNT Tropang at the other side dropped to the eighth position with two games lost. They share it with Ginebra Kings. NLEX RW is looking forward to face SM Beermen (#11) in Manila in the next round and are hoping to win another game. TNT Tropang will play on the road against Blackwater Elite in Caloocan City and is hoping to win this game.
Second ranked Bay Area D. blasted bottom-ranked Terrafirma Dyip (0-6) in Makati City 130-76. Terrafirma Dyip is still unable to win any game. Canadian Andrew Nicholson (206-1989, college: St.Bonaventure) nailed a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds for the winning side and Jianhua Song accounted for 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. British V.Islands-Indonesian center Lester Prosper (210-1988, college: Old Westbury, agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds for Terrafirma Dyip in the defeat. 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. (6-1) keeps a position of league leader. Terrafirma Dyip at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last two games of round 9 Phoenix won against Meralco Bolts on the opponent's court 89-82. SM Beermen unfortunately lost to FiberXers in a home game 102-106.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 24 points, 16 rebounds and 9 blocks by Quincy Miller-Scott of FiberXers.

Meralco Bolts - Phoenix 82-89

Rather expected game in Manila where 12th ranked Meralco Bolts (1-4) were defeated by ninth ranked Phoenix (3-3) 89-82. Phoenix made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Meralco Bolts turnovers. Meralco Bolts were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. American power forward Kaleb Wesson (208-1999, college: Ohio St.) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and Javee Mocon (193-1995) accounted for 10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Five Phoenix players scored in double figures. American power forward Johnny O'Bryant III (207-1993, college: LSU, agency: Slash Sports) came up with 7 points, 16 rebounds and 9 assists and Kier Quinto (188-1995) added 22 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Meralco Bolts in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Phoenix have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with North Port and Blackwater Elite. Meralco Bolts at the other side keep the twelfth position with four games lost. Phoenix will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Meralco Bolts' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Manila to the arena Rain or Shine.
Top scorers:
Meralco Bolts: Q.Kier 22+6reb+3ast, B.Aaron 14+1reb+3ast, M.Allein 13+2reb, C.Hodge 7+5reb+2ast, J.O'Bryant III 7+16reb+9ast, A.Jose Caram 6+1reb+5ast
Phoenix: K.Wesson 23+13reb+3ast, T.Tyler 14+2reb+3ast, S.Encho 14+2reb+2ast, R.Jazul 12+2reb+3ast, M.Javee 10+6reb+4ast, S.Anthony 6+3reb+2ast

TNT Tropang - NLEX RW 101-110

The most shocking disappointment of round 9 in the PBA was a home defeat of 5th ranked TNT Tropang (2-2) to eighth ranked NLEX RW (3-2) 110-101. It ended the two-game winning streak of TNT Tropang. Strangely TNT Tropang outrebounded NLEX RW 62-44 including a 25-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. 26 personal fouls committed by TNT Tropang helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American Earl Clark (208-1988, college: Louisville) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 45 points (!!!), 16 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners and point guard Kevin Alas (183-1991) chipped in 24 points. The best for the losing side was American forward Cameron Oliver (203-1996, college: Nevada) with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 22 rebounds and 5 assists and Roger Ray Pogoy (189-1992) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. NLEX RW moved-up to third place, which they share with FiberXers. TNT Tropang at the other side dropped to the eighth position with two games lost. They share it with Ginebra Kings. NLEX RW is looking forward to face SM Beermen (#11) in Manila in the next round and are hoping to win another game. TNT Tropang will play on the road against Blackwater Elite in Caloocan City and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
TNT Tropang: C.Oliver 26+22reb+5ast, R.Ray Pogoy 19+6reb+2ast, M.Williams 16+5reb+5ast, C.John Oftana 11+10reb+1ast, J.Paul Erram 10+3reb+3ast, J.Castro William 8+3reb+4ast
NLEX RW: E.Clark 45+16reb+1ast, K.Alas 24+1reb+3ast, T.Celedonio 16+5reb+1ast, J.Nieto 12+4reb+3ast, M.Angelo Miranda 9+6reb+2ast, K.Rosales 3+1ast

Terrafirma Dyip - Bay Area D. 76-130

Second ranked Bay Area D. blasted bottom-ranked Terrafirma Dyip (0-6) in Makati City 130-76. Terrafirma Dyip is still unable to win any game. Bay Area D. made 21-of-27 charity shots (77.8 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Terrafirma Dyip 55-37 including a 46-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Bay Area D. players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Canadian Andrew Nicholson (206-1989, college: St.Bonaventure) nailed a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds for the winning side and Chinese forward Jianhua Song (196-1991) accounted for 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Bay Area D. players scored in double figures. British V.Islands-Indonesian center Lester Prosper (210-1988, college: Old Westbury, agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds and guard Juan Tiongson (178-1991) added 21 points respectively for Terrafirma Dyip in the defeat. 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. (6-1) keeps a position of league leader. Terrafirma Dyip at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Terrafirma Dyip: J.Tiongson 21+2reb+2ast, L.Prosper 18+7reb+2ast, J.Munzon 9+6reb+1ast, P.Cahilig 8+8reb+1ast, E.Camson 5+3reb+2ast, G.De Liano Javier 4+1reb
Bay Area D.: A.Nicholson 37+10reb+1ast, Z.Qilong 17+7reb+1ast, J.Song 15+5reb+5ast, Z.Songwei 12+4reb+3ast, K.Lam 9+7reb+5ast, H.Blankley 9+4reb+1ast

SM Beermen - FiberXers 102-106

Rather predictable result in Manila where seventh ranked FiberXers (3-2) defeated 11th ranked SM Beermen (1-3) 106-102. FiberXers players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 12 blocks. American forward Quincy Miller-Scott (206-1992, college: Baylor) nailed a double-double by scoring 24 points, 16 rebounds and 9 blocks for the winning side and guard Aljun Melecio accounted for 18 points and 7 assists. Five FiberXers players scored in double figures. Guard Jaymar Perez (188-1993) came up with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and American power forward Devon Scott (206-1994, college: Dayton) added 16 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for SM Beermen in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. FiberXers moved-up to third place, which they share with NLEX RW. Defending champion SM Beermen keeps the eleventh position with three games lost. FiberXers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. SM Beermen will play on the road against NLEX RW (#4) in Makati City to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
SM Beermen: J.Perez 29+6reb+5ast, M.Tautuaa 23+10reb+2ast, D.Scott 16+15reb+6ast, M.Lassiter 7+1reb+3ast, H.Robert 6+1ast, V.Manuel 6+5reb
FiberXers: Q.Miller-Scott 24+16reb+3ast, M.Aljun 18+7ast, J.Alvin Teng 13+8reb+2ast, M.Digregorio 12+2reb, M.Ahanmisi 10+7reb+4ast, B.Allyn 8+1reb+2ast



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