PBA Round 14: Ginebra Kings crush Phoenix by record 20 points

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game with biggest result difference took place in Manila. Local Ginebra Kings (6-2) outscored 8th ranked Phoenix (4-6) 109-89 on Friday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Phoenix. Ginebra Kings made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Phoenix 60-44 including a 49-37 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ginebra Kings looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized German forward Christian Standhardinger (206-1989, college: Hawaii) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). American forward Justin Brownlee (197-1988, college: St.John's) chipped in 18 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward DuVaughn Maxwell (201-1991, college: Hampton) produced 22 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ginebra Kings have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 6-2 record. Phoenix at the other side keeps the eighth place with six games lost. Ginebra Kings are looking forward to face Terrafirma Dyip (#11) in Makati City in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Phoenix will play on the road against Meralco Bolts in Manila and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 14 North Port defeated Rain or Shine in Pasig City 113-97. Hotshots beat Terrafirma Dyip at home 121-115.
The best stats of 14th round was 40 points (!!!) and 17 rebounds by Antonio Hester of Hotshots.

Ginebra Kings - Phoenix 109-89

The game with biggest result difference took place in Manila. Local Ginebra Kings (6-2) outscored 8th ranked Phoenix (4-6) 109-89 on Friday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Phoenix. Ginebra Kings made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Phoenix 60-44 including a 49-37 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ginebra Kings looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized German forward Christian Standhardinger (206-1989, college: Hawaii) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). American forward Justin Brownlee (197-1988, college: St.John's) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Brownlee is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Ginebra Kings players scored in double figures. American forward DuVaughn Maxwell (201-1991, college: Hampton) produced 22 points and 7 rebounds and Javee Mocon (193-1995) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ginebra Kings have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 6-2 record. Phoenix at the other side keeps the eighth place with six games lost. Ginebra Kings are looking forward to face Terrafirma Dyip (#11) in Makati City in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Phoenix will play on the road against Meralco Bolts in Manila and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ginebra Kings: C.Standhardinger 28+12reb+8ast, J.Brownlee 18+11reb+6ast, S.Thompson 16+3reb+4ast, M.Jamie 14+5reb+4ast, V.Rolfe Pessumal 14+2reb+2ast, J.Gray 11+11reb+4ast
Phoenix: D.Maxwell 22+7reb+3ast, S.Manganti 15+6reb, M.Javee 11+5reb+6ast, T.Tyler 9+4reb+3ast, S.Encho 9+4reb+3ast, R.Roose Garcia 6+2reb+1ast

Rain or Shine - North Port 97-113

Everything could happen in Manila at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked North Port and 10th ranked Rain or Shine had identical 2-6 record. But Rain or Shine was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Pasig City 113-97 on Saturday night. North Port looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Rain or Shine helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American guard Kevin Murphy (197-1990, college: Tenn Tech) who had a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Point guard Paul Zamar (180-1987) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. Center Leonard Santillan (195-1996) produced 17 points and 7 rebounds and naturalized American forward Nick Demusis (193-1991, college: Whittier) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Five North Port and four Rain or Shine players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. North Port maintains ninth position with 3-6 record. Rain or Shine lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
North Port: K.Murphy 39+13reb+5ast, P.Zamar 20+5reb+3ast, C.John 11+10reb, B.Robert 11+2reb+7ast, J.Chan 11+8reb+6ast, A.Santos 10+3reb+3ast
Rain or Shine: L.Santillan 17+7reb+1ast, N.Demusis 14+5reb+2ast, A.Antonio 14+2ast, G.Mamuyac 12+4reb+2ast, C.Andrei 10+2reb+1ast, G.Norwood 7+2reb+3ast

Hotshots - Terrafirma Dyip 121-115

No shocking result in a game in Pasig City where sixth ranked Hotshots (6-4) defeated 11th ranked Terrafirma Dyip (2-8) 121-115 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Hotshots dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Terrafirma Dyip's 52. They outrebounded Terrafirma Dyip 61-43 including a 24-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Hotshots looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. 29 personal fouls committed by Terrafirma Dyip helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American Antonio Hester (199-1990, college: Mobile, AL, agency: Rigorer Korea Agency) who had a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!) and 17 rebounds. Naturalized American forward Calvin Abueva (190-1988) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. Hester is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Hotshots players scored in double figures. American swingman Jordan Williams (198-1992, college: N.Texas) produced 45 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Juan Tiongson (178-1991) added 19 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hotshots moved-up to fifth place. Terrafirma Dyip lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with eight games lost. Hotshots are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Blackwater Elite (#12) in Caloocan City in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Terrafirma Dyip will play on the road against Ginebra Kings in Manila and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Hotshots: A.Hester 40+17reb+2ast, A.Barroca 16+3reb+7ast, P.Lee 16+3reb+3ast, C.Abueva 16+17reb+4ast, J.Jalalon 13+9reb+9ast, D.Aris 8+3reb+1ast
Terrafirma Dyip: J.Williams 45+7reb+4ast, J.Tiongson 19+4reb+4ast, E.Camson 11+9reb, A.Cabagnot 10, K.Ferrer 8, P.Cahilig 7+9reb+3ast



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