PBA Round 4 (Regular Season): SM Beermen is defeated by TNT Tropang

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Makati between third ranked Beermen (3-2) and twelfth ranked TNT Tropang (1-3) on Sunday night. Beermen was defeated by TNT Tropang in a tough game on the road 84-89. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Calvin-John Oftana (195-1996) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 21 rebounds and 6 assists and Roger Ray Pogoy (189-1992) who added 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side center June Mar Fajardo (210-1989) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. TNT Tropang left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with North Port and Blackwater. SM Beermen at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. TNT Tropang is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Terrafirma Dyip (#12) in Makati City in the next round. SM Beermen will play at home against Phoenix (#7) and is hoping to win this game.
PBA top team - Hotshots (5-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eleventh ranked Terrafirma Dyip (1-4) in Makati City 127-94. The winners were led by American forward Zavier Lucero (198, college: Cal Maritime) who scored that evening 17 points and 9 rebounds and Paul Lee supported him with 13 points. Even a double-double of 19 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists by forward Louie Sangalang (193) did not help to save the game for Terrafirma Dyip. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Hotshots have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Terrafirma Dyip lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with four games lost. Hotshots will play against NLEX RW (#3) in Makati City in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Terrafirma Dyip will play at home against TNT Tropang (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: Rain or Shine lost to FiberXers on the opponent's court 97-107. North Port was outscored by Ginebra Kings in a home game 106-131. Blackwater recorded a loss to NLEX RW on the road 80-72. Phoenix defeated TNT Tropang on its own court 95-81.



FiberXers - Rain or Shine 107-97

Rather expected game in Makati where 5th ranked Painters (2-2) were defeated by third ranked FiberXers (4-2) 107-97. FiberXers dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Painters's 48. FiberXers outrebounded Rain or Shine 59-37 including a 41-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. FiberXers players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The winners were led by forward Justine Arana (201-1999) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists and Justine Baltazar (208-1997) supported him with 13 points and 22 rebounds. Even 26 points and 6 rebounds by center Leonard Santillan (195-1996) did not help to save the game for Rain or Shine. Guard Gian Mamuyac (180-1999) added 25 points for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. FiberXers have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Rain or Shine at the other side dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. FiberXers will play against Ginebra Kings (#5) in Manila in the next round. Rain or Shine will play on the road against Blackwater in Caloocan City and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Rain or Shine: L.Santillan 26+6reb, G.Mamuyac 25+4reb+3ast, K.Datu 11+10reb+1ast, A.Nocum 11+4reb+4ast, F.Pangilinan-Lemetti 6+2reb+5ast, G.Norwood 5+4reb+1ast
FiberXers: A.Stockton 24+3reb+2ast, S.Winston 24+3reb+5ast, J.Arana 18+17reb+6ast, J.Baltazar 13+22reb+3ast, K.Racal 9+2reb, R.Suerte 7+4reb

North Port - Ginebra Kings 106-131

Rather predictable result in Pasig City where seventh ranked Kings (2-1) smashed 9th ranked North Port (1-3) 131-106. Ginebra Kings made 18-of-22 charity shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Ginebra Kings outrebounded North Port 48-33 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ginebra Kings shot the lights out from three nailing 17 long-distance shots on high 53.1 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 37 assists. The winners were led by guard Jayson David (188-1996) who scored that evening 25 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and guard Johnny Abarrientos (173-1970) supported him with 27 points and 8 assists. Even 19 points and 7 rebounds by forward William Navarro (199-1997) did not help to save the game for North Port. Point guard Jiovani Jalalon (175-1992) added 11 points and 9 assists for lost side. Both teams had five 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. Ginebra Kings moved-up to fifth place. North Port lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with TNT Tropang and Blackwater. Ginebra Kings will play against league's second-placed FiberXers in Makati in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. North Port will play on the road against Meralco Bolts (#8) in Manila and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
North Port: W.Navarro 19+7reb+1ast, S.Onwubere 17+4reb+1ast, A.Nava 14+1ast, J.Jalalon 11+3reb+9ast, J.Munzon 10+7reb+4ast, C.Flores 10+3reb+4ast
Ginebra Kings: J.Abarrientos 27+8ast, J.David 25+9reb+3ast, S.Holt 17+4reb+2ast, J.Troy Rosario 15+6reb+3ast, J.Aguilar 15+6reb+4ast, J.Malonzo 14+12reb

NLEX RW - Blackwater 80-72

Not a big story in a game in Makati City where 8th ranked Bossing (1-3) was defeated by fifth ranked Warriors (3-1) 80-72. NLEX RW outrebounded Blackwater 47-34 including a 14-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by guard Robert Bolick (185-1995) who scored that evening 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and Jb Bahio supported him with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four Warriors players scored in double figures. Even 13 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) by naturalized Australian forward Bradwyn Guinto (198-1991) did not help to save the game for Blackwater. Guard BJ Andrade (185-1996) added 15 points for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Warriors have a solid three-game winning streak. NLEX RW moved-up to third place. Blackwater at the other side dropped to the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with North Port and TNT Tropang. NLEX RW will play against league's leader Hotshots in Pasig City in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Blackwater will play at home against Rain or Shine (#6) to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Blackwater: B.Andrade 15+2reb+1ast, R.Ilagan 14+2reb+1ast, B.Guinto 13+5reb+2ast, M.Ayonayon 9+3reb+2ast, J.Chua 5+2reb, R.Escoto 5+7reb+1ast
NLEX RW: R.Bolick 20+7reb+6ast, J.Bahio 12+8reb+3ast, D.Fajardo 10+4reb, K.Alas 10+6reb+3ast, A.Semerad 9+3reb, X.Torres 5+1reb

Phoenix - TNT Tropang 95-81

Everything went according to plan in Quezon where tenth ranked Masters (2-3) beat 12th ranked TNT Tropang (1-3) 95-81. Phoenix shot the lights out from three nailing 12 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. The winners were led by naturalized American forward Jason Perkins (193-1992, college: VCSU) who scored that evening 27 points and 6 rebounds and guard Tyler Tio (183-1998) supported him with 16 points and 4 assists. Even 20 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists by forward Calvin-John Oftana (195-1996) did not help to save the game for TNT Tropang. Guard Rey Nambatac (179-1994) added 12 points and 5 assists for lost side. Five Phoenix and four TNT Tropang players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Phoenix moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Meralco Bolts. TNT Tropang lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with North Port and Blackwater. Phoenix will play against higher ranked SM Beermen (#4) in Manila in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. TNT Tropang will play on the road against Terrafirma Dyip (#12) in Makati City to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
TNT Tropang: C.Oftana 20+9reb+6ast, S.Enciso 14+2reb+2ast, R.Nambatac 12+4reb+5ast, R.Ray Pogoy 10+1reb+1ast, B.Heruela 6+1ast, J.Razon 6+1ast
Phoenix: J.Perkins 27+6reb+3ast, T.Tio 16+3reb+4ast, K.Ballungay 11+4reb, K.Tuffin 11+6reb+3ast, R.Jazul 10+2reb, R.Roose Garcia 8+2reb

Terrafirma Dyip - Hotshots 94-127

PBA top team - Hotshots (5-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eleventh ranked Terrafirma Dyip (1-4) in Makati City 127-94. Hotshots dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Terrafirma Dyip's 36. They outrebounded Terrafirma Dyip 65-24 including a 22-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Hotshots players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. The winners were led by American forward Zavier Lucero (198, college: Cal Maritime) who scored that evening 17 points and 9 rebounds and guard Paul Lee (185-1989) supported him with 13 points. Four Hotshots players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 19 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists by forward Louie Sangalang (193) did not help to save the game for Terrafirma Dyip. Forward Kevin Ferrer (194-1993) added 17 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hotshots have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Terrafirma Dyip lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with four games lost. Hotshots will play against NLEX RW (#3) in Makati City in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Terrafirma Dyip will play at home against TNT Tropang (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Terrafirma Dyip: L.Sangalang 19+12reb+7ast, K.Ferrer 17+2reb, S.Pringle 17+2ast, T.Olivario 8+3reb+2ast, A.Ramos 7+1reb+1ast, A.Melecio 7+1reb+3ast
Hotshots: Z.Lucero 17+9reb+1ast, P.Lee 13+3reb+1ast, J.Eriobu 11+6reb, J.Ahanmisi 11+4reb+2ast, J.Laput 9+5reb, C.Abueva 8+4reb

TNT Tropang - SM Beermen 89-84

The most important game in the last round took place in Makati between third ranked Beermen (3-2) and twelfth ranked TNT Tropang (1-3) on Sunday night. Beermen was defeated by TNT Tropang in a tough game on the road 84-89. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Calvin-John Oftana (195-1996) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 21 rebounds and 6 assists and Roger Ray Pogoy (189-1992) who added 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side center June Mar Fajardo (210-1989) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and guard Jaymar Perez (188-1993) scored 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Five TNT Tropang and four SM Beermen players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. TNT Tropang left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with North Port and Blackwater. SM Beermen at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. TNT Tropang is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Terrafirma Dyip (#12) in Makati City in the next round. SM Beermen will play at home against Phoenix (#7) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
SM Beermen: J.Perez 26+6reb+5ast, J.Mar Fajardo 21+14reb+2ast, J.Tiongson 15+2reb+1ast, M.Lassiter 14+5reb+1ast, J.Cruz 6+2reb, J.Rodney Brondial 2+9reb+5ast
TNT Tropang: C.Oftana 23+21reb+6ast, R.Nambatac 15+1reb+5ast, R.Ray Pogoy 14+6reb+1ast, S.Enciso 13+2reb+4ast, K.Williams 12+6reb+2ast, G.Khobuntin 8+1reb+1ast