PBA Round 11 (Regular Season): NLEX RW lose to SM Beermen in the game between Top 4 teams

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in PBA. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between Top Four teams took place in Manila. Leader host SM Beermen (9-0) defeated 3rd placed NLEX RW (5-4) 120-103. SM Beermen made 25-of-29 free shots (86.2 percent) during the game. SM Beermen outrebounded NLEX RW 52-34 including a 42-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. 27 personal fouls committed by NLEX RW helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for center June Mar Fajardo (210-1989) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 21 rebounds. Guard Jaymar Perez (188-1993) helped adding 30 points and 9 rebounds. Enoch Valdez responded with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated SM Beermen have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-0 record. NLEX RW lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with four games lost. They share it with Hotshots and TNT Tropang. SM Beermen are looking forward to face Blackwater (#10) in Caloocan City in the next round and are hoping to win another game. NLEX RW will play at home against Rain or Shine (#6) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Important game to mention about took place in Caloocan City. Ninth ranked North Port (5-6) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 10th ranked Blackwater (3-6) 115-113 in the game for the ninth place. It was an exceptional evening for forward Arvin Tolentino (195-1995) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Joshua Munzon accounted for 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Jeth Troy Rosario (201-1992) came up with 33 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 6 assists for Blackwater in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. North Port maintains ninth place with 5-6 record. Blackwater lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the tenth position with six games lost. North Port will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Blackwater will play at home against the league's leader SM Beermen (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
An interesting game took place in Manila where 4th placed Hotshots (5-4) were upset on the court of ninth ranked Meralco Bolts (5-5) 74-51 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Chris Newsome who scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Ian Paul Sangalang produced 8 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Meralco Bolts moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Rain or Shine and Terrafirma Dyip. Hotshots at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. They share it with TNT Tropang and NLEX RW. Meralco Bolts will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hotshots will play against Terrafirma Dyip and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 11 Ginebra Kings won against FiberXers on the opponent's court 105-93.



Blackwater - North Port 113-115

Important game to mention about took place in Caloocan City. Ninth ranked North Port (5-6) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 10th ranked Blackwater (3-6) 115-113 in the game for the ninth place. North Port players were unselfish on offense dishing 36 assists. Blackwater was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for forward Arvin Tolentino (195-1995) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Naturalized American guard Joshua Munzon (191-1995, college: CS Los Angeles) accounted for 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Forward Jeth Troy Rosario (201-1992) came up with 33 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 6 assists and Canadian forward Christian David (198-1998, college: Butler) added 26 points and 15 rebounds respectively for Blackwater in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. North Port maintains ninth place with 5-6 record. Blackwater lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the tenth position with six games lost. North Port will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Blackwater will play at home against the league's leader SM Beermen (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
North Port: A.Tolentino 27+11reb+7ast, J.Munzon 16+5reb+6ast, C.Damie 15+3reb+2ast, Z.Lucero 14+7reb+4ast, F.Yu 11+2reb+4ast, K.Rosales 7+1reb+3ast
Blackwater: J.Troy Rosario 33+9reb+6ast, C.David 26+15reb+1ast, J.Chua 11+7reb+2ast, R.Nambatac 10+3reb+7ast, J.Casio 9+2reb+2ast, K.James 7+1reb+5ast

FiberXers - Ginebra Kings 93-105

Very expected game in Makati where 12th ranked FiberXers (1-9) were defeated by second ranked Ginebra Kings (7-3) 105-93 on Saturday. Ginebra Kings looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized German forward Christian Standhardinger (206-1989, college: Hawaii) who had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 9 assists. Guard Maverick Ahanmisi (188-1991, college: Minnesota) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Ginebra Kings players scored in double figures. Guard Alec Stockton (188-1998) produced 32 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Justine Arana (201-1999) added 18 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Ginebra Kings. They maintain second place with 7-3 record having just one point less than leader SM Beermen. FiberXers at the other side stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Ginebra Kings will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. FiberXers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Makati to the arena TNT Tropang.
Top scorers:
Ginebra Kings: C.Standhardinger 33+12reb+9ast, M.Ahanmisi 17+6reb+7ast, C.Ralph 13+4reb+3ast, J.Aguilar 12+6reb, S.Thompson 10+10reb+7ast, N.Pinto 10+4reb
FiberXers: S.Alec 32+6reb+6ast, A.Justine 18+7reb, M.Aljun 10+3reb+1ast, W.Schonny 9+8reb+1ast, M.Patrick 7+1reb+1ast, D.Los Santos John 7+4ast

Meralco Bolts - Hotshots 74-51

An interesting game took place in Manila where 4th placed Hotshots (5-4) were upset on the court of ninth ranked Meralco Bolts (5-5) 74-51 on Sunday. Meralco Bolts looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Chris Newsome (187-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) who scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Center Raymond Almazan (206-1989) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Four Meralco Bolts players scored in double figures. Power forward Ian Paul Sangalang (201-1991) produced 8 points and 10 rebounds and guard Paul Lee (185-1989) added 6 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Meralco Bolts moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Rain or Shine and Terrafirma Dyip. Hotshots at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. They share it with TNT Tropang and NLEX RW. Meralco Bolts will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hotshots will play against Terrafirma Dyip and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Meralco Bolts: R.Almazan 12+11reb, C.Newsome 12+8reb+7ast, C.Banchero 11+2reb+2ast, B.Brandon 10+6reb, A.Jose Caram 9+2reb, Q.Kier 6+2reb+5ast
Hotshots: I.Paul Sangalang 8+10reb+2ast, D.Aris 6+5reb+1ast, J.Laput 6+6reb+1ast, P.Lee 6+8reb+1ast, R.dela Rosa 5+1reb+2ast, A.Barroca 5+5reb+1ast

SM Beermen - NLEX RW 120-103

The game between Top Four teams took place in Manila. Leader host SM Beermen (9-0) defeated 3rd placed NLEX RW (5-4) 120-103. SM Beermen made 25-of-29 free shots (86.2 percent) during the game. SM Beermen outrebounded NLEX RW 52-34 including a 42-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. 27 personal fouls committed by NLEX RW helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for center June Mar Fajardo (210-1989) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 21 rebounds. Guard Jaymar Perez (188-1993) helped adding 30 points and 9 rebounds. Enoch Valdez responded with 18 points and 8 rebounds and guard Matt Nieto (185-1997) scored 14 points and 7 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. SM Beermen have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-0 record. NLEX RW lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with four games lost. They share it with Hotshots and TNT Tropang. SM Beermen are looking forward to face Blackwater (#10) in Caloocan City in the next round and are hoping to win another game. NLEX RW will play at home against Rain or Shine (#6) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
SM Beermen: J.Perez 30+9reb+2ast, J.Mar Fajardo 20+21reb+1ast, J.Cruz 15+2reb+3ast, T.Romeo 15+2ast, M.Lassiter 14+7reb+3ast, T.Celedonio 14+5reb
NLEX RW: V.Enoch 18+8reb, N.Jhan 16+5reb, M.Nieto 14+3reb+7ast, S.Anthony 12+2reb+4ast, R.Herndon 11+3reb+3ast, A.Semerad 9+1reb+1ast