PBA Round 14 of Regular Season

What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game in Quezon was quite interesting. Third ranked FiberXers (7-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Phoenix (5-4). FiberXers managed to secure a 5-point victory 132-127 on Wednesday. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Phoenix. They outrebounded Phoenix 61-48 including a 43-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. FiberXers looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when FiberXers made 8 blocks. 24 personal fouls committed by Phoenix helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Quincy Miller-Scott (206-1992, college: Baylor, agency: Slash Sports) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 46 points (!!!), 18 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Jeron Alvin Teng (190-1994) contributed with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American power forward Kaleb Wesson (208-1999, college: Ohio St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 21 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for Phoenix. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. FiberXers have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Bay Area D. Phoenix at the other side keeps the fifth place with four games lost. FiberXers is looking forward to face Rain or Shine (#7) in Manila in the next round where they are favorite. Phoenix will play at home against Hotshots and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Manila supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Bay Area D. (7-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Rain or Shine (4-5). Bay Area D. smashed Rain or Shine 120-87. American guard Myles Powell (188-1997, college: Seton Hall) had a double-double by scoring 50 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Chuanxing Liu chipped in 11 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Guard Antonio Asistio (178-1995) responded with 20 points 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. Bay Area D. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with FiberXers. Rain or Shine at the other side keeps the seventh place with five games lost. They share the position with North Port. Bay Area D. will play against NLEX RW (#10) in Makati City in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rain or Shine will play on the road against the league's second-placed FiberXers in Makati and hopes to get back on the winning track.

In the last two games of round 14 North Port beat NLEX RW on the road 107-94. Blackwater Elite lost to Meralco Bolts on its own court 98-102.
The most impressive performance of 14th round was 23 points, 19 rebounds and 6 assists by Cameron Krutwig of Blackwater Elite.

Phoenix - FiberXers 127-132

The game in Quezon was quite interesting. Third ranked FiberXers (7-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Phoenix (5-4). FiberXers managed to secure a 5-point victory 132-127 on Wednesday. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Phoenix. They outrebounded Phoenix 61-48 including a 43-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. FiberXers looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when FiberXers made 8 blocks. 24 personal fouls committed by Phoenix helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Quincy Miller-Scott (206-1992, college: Baylor, agency: Slash Sports) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 46 points (!!!), 18 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Jeron Alvin Teng (190-1994) contributed with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American power forward Kaleb Wesson (208-1999, college: Ohio St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 21 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and Encho Serrano added 17 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Phoenix. Four FiberXers and five Phoenix players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. FiberXers have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Bay Area D. Phoenix at the other side keeps the fifth place with four games lost. FiberXers is looking forward to face Rain or Shine (#7) in Manila in the next round where they are favorite. Phoenix will play at home against Hotshots and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Phoenix: K.Wesson 25+21reb+7ast, M.Javee 17+4reb+4ast, S.Encho 17+6reb+3ast, S.Anthony 17+1reb+3ast, J.Perkins 14+2reb, T.Tyler 12+3reb+5ast
FiberXers: Q.Miller-Scott 46+18reb+5ast, J.Alvin Teng 25+9reb+4ast, I.Regile 22+2reb+2ast, M.Ahanmisi 13+2reb+1ast, M.Aljun 9+2reb+4ast, S.Alec 6+6reb+3ast

NLEX RW - North Port 94-107

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when tenth ranked North Port (4-5) beat 9th ranked NLEX RW (3-5) in Makati City 107-94. They outrebounded NLEX RW 61-44 including a 49-34 advantage in defensive rebounds. North Port players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. Guard Robert Bolick (185-1995) had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American-Rwandan center Prince Ibeh (208-1994, college: Texas) chipped in 22 points, 17 rebounds and 6 blocks (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) during the contest. Five North Port players scored in double figures. American Earl Clark (208-1988, college: Louisville) responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Kevin Alas (183-1991) scored 18 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. North Port moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Rain or Shine. NLEX RW lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with five games lost. North Port will play against bottom-ranked Terrafirma Dyip (#13) in Makati City in the next round where they are favorite. NLEX RW will play on the road against the league's leader Bay Area D. and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
NLEX RW: E.Clark 29+15reb+6ast, K.Alas 18+4reb+3ast, K.Rosales 9+5reb+3ast, J.Chua 8+2reb+1ast, M.Angelo Miranda 7+2reb+1ast, B.Rosser 6+5reb+2ast
North Port: B.Robert 33+12reb+7ast, P.Ibeh 22+17reb+1ast, W.Navarro 17+13reb+7ast, J.Chan 12+2reb+2ast, S.Roi Sumang 11+3reb+5ast, A.Tolentino 10+6reb+4ast

Rain or Shine - Bay Area D. 87-120

The game in Manila supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Bay Area D. (7-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Rain or Shine (4-5). Bay Area D. smashed Rain or Shine 120-87. They outrebounded Rain or Shine 65-38 including a 20-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Rain or Shine was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. American guard Myles Powell (188-1997, college: Seton Hall) had a double-double by scoring 50 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Chinese center Chuanxing Liu (222-1997) chipped in 11 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Guard Antonio Asistio (178-1995) responded with 20 points and 4 assists and guard Rey Nambatac (179-1994) scored 12 points. 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. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with FiberXers. Rain or Shine at the other side keeps the seventh place with five games lost. They share the position with North Port. Bay Area D. will play against NLEX RW (#10) in Makati City in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rain or Shine will play on the road against the league's second-placed FiberXers in Makati and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Rain or Shine: A.Antonio 20+4reb+4ast, R.Nambatac 12+4reb+2ast, G.Norwood 9, R.Pearson 9+2reb+2ast, M.Nieto 8+7reb+2ast, B.Belga 6+6reb
Bay Area D.: M.Powell 50+10reb+2ast, C.Liu 11+9reb, K.Lam 9+2reb+2ast, J.Song 9+2reb+1ast, M.Ju 7+3reb+1ast, H.Blankley 6+9reb+2ast

Blackwater Elite - Meralco Bolts 98-102

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 11th ranked Blackwater Elite (3-6) lost to twelfth ranked Meralco Bolts (2-5) in Caloocan City 98-102. Blackwater Elite was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American swingman KJ McDaniels (198-1993, college: Clemson) had a double-double by scoring 26 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Aaron Black chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. American center Cameron Krutwig (206-1998, college: Loyola, IL) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 19 rebounds and 6 assists and Renato Ular produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Five Meralco Bolts and four Blackwater Elite players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Meralco Bolts maintains twelfth position with 2-5 record. Blackwater Elite lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Blackwater Elite: C.Krutwig 23+19reb+6ast, U.Renato 15+13reb+1ast, G.Banal 14+3reb+4ast, T.Jackson 14+6reb+3ast, A.Myke 11, Y.Taha 8+2reb
Meralco Bolts: K.McDaniels 26+16reb+5ast, B.Aaron 18+9reb+1ast, C.Banchero 17+1reb+3ast, M.Allein 16+3reb+1ast, Q.Kier 12+4reb+2ast, P.Alvin 6+3reb+1ast



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