PBA Round 3: FiberXers keep a leadership position

There were just three rounds played in Regular Season of PBA and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

FiberXers edged Hotshots in Makati 111-109. FiberXers made 34-of-42 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when FiberXers made 8 blocks. 33 personal fouls committed by Hotshots helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American Jamaal Franklin (196-1991, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Maverick Ahanmisi (188-1991, college: Minnesota) contributed with 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American Erik McCree (202-1993, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Pensack Sports) answered with a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds for Hotshots. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Hotshots will play next round against strong TNT Tropang trying to get back on the winning streak. FiberXers will try to continue on its current victory against Rain or Shine in Manila.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of TNT Tropang (2-1) in Makati. Hosts were edged by NLEX RW (3-0) 110-108. It was a great evening for American guard Jonathon Simmons (198-1989, college: Houston) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 45 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds. Sean Anthony helped adding 15 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American guard Jalen Hudson (198-1996, college: Florida) with a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. NLEX RW will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. TNT Tropang will play on the road against Hotshots (#10) in Pasig City and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Caloocan City was also quite interesting. SM Beermen (2-0) played at the court of Blackwater Elite (1-2). SM Beermen did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 105-86 on Wednesday. It was an exceptional evening for June Mar Fajardo who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Shawn Glover came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for Blackwater Elite in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. SM Beermen will meet at home Terrafirma Dyip (#5) in the next round. Blackwater Elite will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 3 bottom-ranked Phoenix lost to undefeated SM Beermen on the road 93-114.

FiberXers - Hotshots 111-109

FiberXers edged Hotshots in Makati 111-109. FiberXers made 34-of-42 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when FiberXers made 8 blocks. 33 personal fouls committed by Hotshots helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American Jamaal Franklin (196-1991, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Maverick Ahanmisi (188-1991, college: Minnesota) contributed with 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American Erik McCree (202-1993, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Pensack Sports) answered with a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds and guard Paul Lee (185-1989) added 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Hotshots. Five FiberXers and four Hotshots players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Hotshots will play next round against strong TNT Tropang trying to get back on the winning streak. FiberXers will try to continue on its current victory against Rain or Shine in Manila.
Top scorers:
Hotshots: E.McCree 38+16reb+2ast, P.Lee 21+5reb+4ast, J.Jalalon 13+8reb+5ast, C.Abueva 12+4reb, R.Escoto 7+1reb, A.Jerrick 5
FiberXers: J.Franklin 26+13reb+7ast, M.Ahanmisi 22+5reb+1ast, S.Alec 18+4reb, M.Aljun 14+3reb+3ast, J.Alvin Teng 11+4reb+2ast, A.Justine 8+8reb+1ast

SM Beermen - Phoenix 114-93

No shocking result in a game when SM Beermen (2-0) crushed Phoenix (1-3) in Manila 114-93 on Sunday. SM Beermen forced 19 Phoenix turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by Phoenix's players. It was an exceptional evening for center June Mar Fajardo (210-1989) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. American forward Cameron Clark (201-1991, college: Oklahoma, agency: Slash Sports) accounted for 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. American forward DuVaughn Maxwell (201-1991, college: Hampton) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and naturalized American forward Jason Perkins (193-1992, college: VCSU) added 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Phoenix in the defeat. Five SM Beermen and four Phoenix 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. SM Beermen will meet at home Terrafirma Dyip (#5) in the next round. Phoenix will play against North Port and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Phoenix: D.Maxwell 21+14reb+2ast, M.Larry 15+2reb, S.Encho 12+6reb+3ast, J.Perkins 12+7reb+5ast, J.Alejandro 9+1ast, R.Jazul 8+1reb+1ast
SM Beermen: C.Clark 23+7reb+3ast, J.Mar Fajardo 19+13reb+2ast, J.Perez 18+5reb+7ast, B.Allyn 16+3reb, S.Enciso 14+1reb+9ast, M.Lassiter 11+1reb+1ast

Blackwater Elite - SM Beermen 86-105

The game in Caloocan City was also quite interesting. SM Beermen (2-0) played at the court of Blackwater Elite (1-2). SM Beermen did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 105-86 on Wednesday. SM Beermen looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. It was an exceptional evening for center June Mar Fajardo (210-1989) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Cameron Clark (201-1991, college: Oklahoma, agency: Slash Sports) accounted for 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Five SM Beermen players scored in double figures. American forward Shawn Glover (201-1990, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and center Yousef Taha (206-1988, college: North Lake CC) added 8 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Blackwater Elite in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. SM Beermen will meet at home Terrafirma Dyip (#5) in the next round. Blackwater Elite will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Blackwater Elite: S.Glover 16+12reb+2ast, T.Joshua 11+2reb, I.Regile 10+1reb+6ast, Y.Taha 8+11reb+2ast, H.Tyrus 8+1reb, G.Banal 8+3reb+1ast
SM Beermen: J.Cruz 22+3reb+3ast, C.Clark 20+9reb+2ast, J.Mar Fajardo 17+16reb+4ast, J.Perez 14+6reb+5ast, M.Lassiter 13+1reb+3ast, S.Enciso 9+7ast

TNT Tropang - NLEX RW 108-110

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of TNT Tropang (2-1) in Makati. Hosts were edged by NLEX RW (3-0) 110-108. NLEX RW made 24-of-30 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. TNT Tropang was plagued by 30 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for American guard Jonathon Simmons (198-1989, college: Houston) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 45 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds. Naturalized American forward Sean Anthony (193-1986) helped adding 15 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American guard Jalen Hudson (198-1996, college: Florida) with a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and Roger Ray Pogoy (189-1992) scored 21 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. NLEX RW will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. TNT Tropang will play on the road against Hotshots (#10) in Pasig City and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
TNT Tropang: J.Hudson 39+10reb+5ast, R.Ray Pogoy 21+1reb+3ast, G.Khobuntin 10+7reb+1ast, J.Castro William 10+5reb+2ast, K.Williams 6+13reb+2ast, M.Kib 6
NLEX RW: J.Simmons 45+12reb+3ast, S.Anthony 15+6reb+2ast, K.Alas 13+3reb+1ast, A.Semerad 10+8reb+1ast, T.Don 9+1reb+2ast, K.Rosales 8+1reb+2ast



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