PBA Round 2 (Regular Season): #1 Terrafirma Dyip is defeated by TNT Tropang

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of Terrafirma Dyip in Makati on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by TNT Tropang 100-97. TNT Tropang looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by Terrafirma Dyip helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Naturalized American forward Henry Galinato (198-1997, college: BENUM) had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Calvin-John Oftana (195-1996) chipped in 19 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. American Stephen Holt (193-1991, college: SMC) responded with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. TNT Tropang will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Terrafirma Dyip will play at home against Blackwater and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Manila. NLEX RW saved a 3-point victory on the road edging Meralco Bolts 99-96 on Wednesday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Guard Robert Bolick (185-1995) notched 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort and Enoch Valdez supported him with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Even 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by guard Chris Newsome (187-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) did not help to save the game for Meralco Bolts. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. NLEX RW will play against Blackwater in Caloocan City in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Meralco Bolts' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Manila to the arena Ginebra Kings.
The game in Manila was also quite interesting. North Port played at the court of Meralco Bolts. North Port managed to secure a 5-point victory 90-85 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Arvin Tolentino who scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Aaron Black produced 18 points and 4 assists for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. North Port 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 Ginebra Kings.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 2: winless FiberXers lost to undefeated Blackwater on the opponent's court 78-90. North Port managed to outperform Phoenix in a home game 124-120. Winless Rain or Shine lost to undefeated Ginebra Kings on the road 107-113. NLEX RW crushed FiberXers on its own court 115-93. Ginebra Kings beat Phoenix in Manila 102-92.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Javee Mocon of Phoenix.



Blackwater - FiberXers 90-78

Very expected game in Caloocan City where FiberXers were defeated by Blackwater 90-78 on Wednesday. Blackwater looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Jeth Troy Rosario (201-1992) who scored 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Canadian forward Christian David (198-1998, college: Butler) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. Four Blackwater players scored in double figures. Guard Alec Stockton (188-1998) produced 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Schonny Winston added 22 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Blackwater will meet Terrafirma Dyip in the next round where they are favorite. FiberXers will play against Hotshots and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
FiberXers: S.Alec 24+8reb+4ast, W.Schonny 22+7reb+3ast, A.Justine 18+2reb, K.Fleming 6+2reb, F.Inand 3+9reb, D.Los Santos John 2+5reb+3ast
Blackwater: C.David 16+5reb+1ast, S.Rey 14+4reb+1ast, R.Escoto 12+2reb+1ast, I.Regile 12+5reb+1ast, J.Troy Rosario 10+8reb+4ast, R.Nambatac 7+6reb+8ast

Meralco Bolts - NLEX RW 96-99

Important game to mention about took place in Manila. NLEX RW saved a 3-point victory on the road edging Meralco Bolts 99-96 on Wednesday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Meralco Bolts were plagued by 32 personal fouls down the stretch. Guard Robert Bolick (185-1995) notched 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort and Enoch Valdez supported him with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Even 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by guard Chris Newsome (187-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) did not help to save the game for Meralco Bolts. Center Raymond Almazan (206-1989) added 13 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Five Meralco Bolts players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. NLEX RW will play against Blackwater in Caloocan City in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Meralco Bolts' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Manila to the arena Ginebra Kings.
Top scorers:
Meralco Bolts: C.Newsome 22+8reb+4ast, J.Raymar 14+4reb+1ast, R.Almazan 13+7reb, M.Allein 12+4reb+2ast, C.Hodge 10+7reb+2ast, N.Torres 9+1reb+1ast
NLEX RW: B.Robert 26+8reb+4ast, V.Enoch 12+6reb, N.Jhan 11+2reb, R.Herndon 9+4reb+2ast, A.Semerad 9+6reb+2ast, D.Marcelo 7+3reb+1ast

North Port - Phoenix 124-120

Very predictable result in Pasig City where North Port defeated Phoenix 124-120 on Friday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. North Port made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Phoenix turnovers. North Port looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Cade Flores (196) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Naturalized American guard Joshua Munzon (191-1995, college: CS Los Angeles) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Naturalized American forward Jason Perkins (193-1992, college: VCSU) produced 28 points and 7 rebounds and guard Tyler Tio (183-1998) added 19 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. North Port will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Phoenix will play against Terrafirma Dyip in Makati City and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Phoenix: J.Perkins 28+7reb+2ast, T.Tyler 19+2reb+4ast, R.Jazul 15+1reb+3ast, R.Rivero 13+2reb+4ast, T.Kenneth 11+4reb+4ast, S.Manganti 9+1reb
North Port: F.Cade 21+12reb+2ast, Z.Lucero 18+1reb+4ast, J.Chan 17+2reb+3ast, J.Munzon 17+6reb+5ast, A.Tolentino 15+9reb+2ast, F.Yu 13+1reb+6ast

Ginebra Kings - Rain or Shine 113-107

Not a big story in a game in Manila where Rain or Shine was defeated by Ginebra Kings 113-107 on Friday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Ginebra Kings made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Jamie Malonzo (198-1996) who scored 32 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks. Naturalized German forward Christian Standhardinger (206-1989, college: Hawaii) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Antonio Asistio (178-1995) produced 21 points and center Leonard Santillan (195-1996) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Ginebra Kings and four Rain or Shine players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Ginebra Kings' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Manila Meralco Bolts.
Top scorers:
Rain or Shine: A.Antonio 21+4reb+2ast, G.Mamuyac 16+4reb+2ast, L.Santillan 16+7reb+1ast, C.Andrei 16+2reb+3ast, N.Adrian 12+3reb+6ast, B.Belga 9+11reb+2ast
Ginebra Kings: M.Jamie 32+8reb+3ast, M.Ahanmisi 18+9reb+9ast, C.Standhardinger 18+13reb+6ast, J.Aguilar 17+3reb, S.Pringle 12+3reb+3ast, C.Ralph 7+1reb

TNT Tropang - Terrafirma Dyip 100-97

The most surprising game was a loss of Terrafirma Dyip in Makati on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by TNT Tropang 100-97. TNT Tropang looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by Terrafirma Dyip helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Naturalized American forward Henry Galinato (198-1997, college: BENUM) had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Calvin-John Oftana (195-1996) chipped in 19 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. American Stephen Holt (193-1991, college: SMC) responded with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Juan Tiongson (178-1991) scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. Five TNT Tropang and four Terrafirma Dyip players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. TNT Tropang will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Terrafirma Dyip will play at home against Blackwater and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Terrafirma Dyip: S.Holt 24+8reb+7ast, J.Tiongson 21+7reb+2ast, G.De Liano Javier 18+6reb+1ast, G.Isaac 11+3reb+3ast, G.Alolino 9+3reb+3ast, A.Ramos 5
TNT Tropang: J.Castro William 23+1reb+2ast, G.Khobuntin 19+7reb+1ast, C.Oftana 19+10reb+1ast, H.Galinato 17+11reb+3ast, B.Ganuelas-Rosser 11+6reb, M.Kib 4+1reb

NLEX RW - FiberXers 115-93

Everything went according to plan in Makati City where NLEX RW outscored FiberXers 115-93 on Saturday. NLEX RW made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Robert Bolick (185-1995) who scored 46 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 8 assists. American guard Robbie Herndon (191-1993, college: SF State) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Justine Arana (201-1999) produced 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Bryan Santos added 18 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who 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. NLEX RW will meet Blackwater in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. FiberXers will play against Hotshots and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
FiberXers: A.Justine 20+5reb+4ast, S.Bryan 18+3reb, S.Alec 13+4reb, W.Schonny 10+4reb+2ast, A.Jeo 8+4reb, M.Aljun 5+1ast
NLEX RW: B.Robert 46+5reb+8ast, R.Herndon 17+5reb+3ast, N.Jhan 13+4reb, B.Amer 10+3reb+3ast, U.Renato 6+1reb, V.Enoch 5+3reb+1ast

Meralco Bolts - North Port 85-90

The game in Manila was also quite interesting. North Port played at the court of Meralco Bolts. North Port managed to secure a 5-point victory 90-85 on Sunday. North Port made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 24 Meralco Bolts turnovers. North Port looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Arvin Tolentino (195-1995) who scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward John Calma (198-1997) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Aaron Black (185-1996) produced 18 points and 4 assists and guard Chris Newsome (187-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. North Port 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 Ginebra Kings.
Top scorers:
Meralco Bolts: B.Aaron 18+4reb+4ast, C.Newsome 15+6reb+2ast, R.Almazan 12+6reb, Q.Kier 8+6reb, J.Raymar 6+4reb+3ast, J.Rios 6+1reb+1ast
North Port: A.Tolentino 16+6reb+5ast, C.John 16+8reb+1ast, P.Zamar 14+2reb, F.Cade 13+6reb+1ast, J.Chan 7, Z.Lucero 7+5reb+5ast

Phoenix - Ginebra Kings 92-102

There was no surprise in Quezon where Phoenix was defeated by Ginebra Kings 102-92 on Sunday. Ginebra Kings looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Jamie Malonzo (198-1996) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Maverick Ahanmisi (188-1991, college: Minnesota) chipped in 7 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Javee Mocon (193-1995) produced 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized American forward Jason Perkins (193-1992, college: VCSU) added 14 points respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Ginebra Kings' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Manila Meralco Bolts.
Top scorers:
Phoenix: J.Perkins 14+3reb+3ast, M.Javee 13+9reb+4ast, S.Manganti 11+4reb+4ast, T.Kenneth 10+2reb+2ast, R.Roose Garcia 9+2reb+4ast, R.Jazul 8+3reb+1ast
Ginebra Kings: M.Jamie 17+10reb+2ast, S.Pringle 13+1reb+4ast, C.Standhardinger 12+5reb+5ast, C.Ralph 12+2reb+1ast, N.Pinto 12+3reb+2ast, J.Aguilar 9+5reb