PBA Round 6 (Regular Season): Rain or Shine hands first loss to Hotshots

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of Hotshots (6-1) in Pasig City on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Painters (4-2) 119-105. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Hotshots. Rain or Shine made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Hotshots' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Rain or Shine made 7 blocks. 26 personal fouls committed by Hotshots helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for center Leonard Santillan (195-1996) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Adrian Nocum (183-1999) contributed with 20 points and 7 assists for the winners. American forward Zavier Lucero (198, college: Cal Maritime) replied with 17 points and 6 rebounds for Hotshots. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rain or Shine moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Ginebra Kings. Hotshots at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. Rain or Shine is looking forward to face TNT Tropang (#7) in Makati in the next round. Hotshots' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Pasig City North Port.
PBA top team - Hotshots (6-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Bolts (3-5) in Manila 117-92. Guard Paul Lee (185-1989) scored 27 points to lead the charge for the winners and Ian Paul Sangalang chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Christopher Banchero (186-1990, college: Seattle Pacific) with 20 points and 5 rebounds. 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 six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-1 record. Meralco Bolts at the other side keep the eighth place with five games lost. Hotshots' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Pasig City North Port.
The game between fourth ranked Beermen (5-2) and 12th ranked Terrafirma Dyip (1-7) in Manila on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Beermen outscored guests from Makati City 128-89. John Rodney Brondial notched a double-double by scoring 16 points and 22 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 10 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists by Louie Sangalang did not help to save the game for Terrafirma Dyip. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. SM Beermen moved-up to third place. Terrafirma Dyip lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with seven games lost. SM Beermen will meet Blackwater (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Terrafirma Dyip will have a break next round.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 6: NLEX RW smashed Terrafirma Dyip on the road 117-87. FiberXers destroyed North Port on its own court 111-92. Ginebra Kings managed to outperform Phoenix in Manila 119-112.



Terrafirma Dyip - NLEX RW 87-117

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Warriors (5-1) crushed bottom-ranked Terrafirma Dyip (1-7) in Makati City 117-87 on Wednesday. NLEX RW dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Terrafirma Dyip's 26. They outrebounded Terrafirma Dyip 54-30 including a 38-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. NLEX RW looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Terrafirma Dyip's players. Jb Bahio notched a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Javee Mocon (193-1995) supported him with 13 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists by forward Louie Sangalang (193) did not help to save the game for Terrafirma Dyip. Forward Kevin Ferrer (194-1993) added 23 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Warriors have an impressive five-game winning streak. NLEX RW maintains second position with 5-1 record behind leader Hotshots. Terrafirma Dyip lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with seven games lost. NLEX RW will meet at home Meralco Bolts (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Terrafirma Dyip will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
NLEX RW: B.Ramirez 21+4reb+1ast, J.Bahio 17+10reb+4ast, R.Herndon 15+5reb+1ast, J.Mocon 13+12reb+5ast, E.Valdez 9+2reb, K.Alas 9+2ast
Terrafirma Dyip: K.Ferrer 23+2reb+1ast, L.Sangalang 15+11reb+4ast, M.Nonoy 11+2reb+1ast, B.Paraiso 10+4reb+1ast, K.Zaldivar 8+2reb, S.Pringle 7+1reb+4ast

Meralco Bolts - Hotshots 92-117

PBA top team - Hotshots (6-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Bolts (3-5) in Manila 117-92. Hotshots made 22-of-29 charity shots (75.9 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Meralco Bolts were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Guard Paul Lee (185-1989) scored 27 points to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Ian Paul Sangalang (201-1991) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Christopher Banchero (186-1990, college: Seattle Pacific) with 20 points and 5 rebounds and guard Chris Newsome (187-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) scored 14 points and 4 assists. Four Hotshots and five Meralco Bolts 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. Hotshots have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-1 record. Meralco Bolts at the other side keep the eighth place with five games lost. Hotshots' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Pasig City North Port.
Top scorers:
Hotshots: P.Lee 27+2ast, I.Paul Sangalang 16+9reb+1ast, R.dela Rosa 11+1ast, J.Laput 11+7reb+1ast, Z.Lucero 11+7reb+2ast, J.Lastimosa 9+4reb+6ast
Meralco Bolts: C.Banchero 20+5reb+1ast, C.Newsome 14+3reb+4ast, R.Almazan 13+3reb, K.Quinto 13+4reb+3ast, A.Black 10+3reb, C.Hodge 10+5reb+2ast

FiberXers - North Port 111-92

Very expected game when 11th ranked North Port (1-5) was smashed by fourth ranked FiberXers (5-3) in Makati 111-92 on Friday. FiberXers made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. FiberXers outrebounded North Port 59-35 including a 40-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Alec Stockton (188-1998) notched 33 points (!!!) to lead the effort and guard Schonny Winston (193-1998) supported him with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by naturalized American guard Joshua Munzon (191-1995, college: CS Los Angeles) did not help to save the game for North Port. Forward William Navarro (199-1997) added 20 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. FiberXers maintains fourth position with 5-3 record. North Port lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with five games lost. FiberXers will meet league's second-placed NLEX RW in the next round and it may be the game of the week. North Port's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Pasig City to the arena Hotshots.
Top scorers:
FiberXers: A.Stockton 33+3reb+3ast, S.Winston 22+9reb+5ast, J.Arana 18+14reb+3ast, J.Baltazar 10+11reb, K.Caralipio 7+1reb, B.Santos 7+1reb+1ast
North Port: J.Munzon 23+6reb+6ast, W.Navarro 20+9reb+3ast, C.Flores 14+8reb+1ast, J.Kwekuteye 12+2ast, A.Bulanadi 6+2reb+1ast, A.Miranda 5

Phoenix - Ginebra Kings 112-119

Rather predictable result when fifth ranked Kings (4-2) won against 9th ranked Masters (2-5) in Quezon 119-112 on Friday. Ginebra Kings shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Phoenix's players. Center Japeth Aguilar (206-1987, college: WKU) notched 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and guard Johnny Abarrientos (173-1970) supported him with 25 points. Even 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by naturalized American forward Jason Perkins (193-1992, college: VCSU) did not help to save the game for Phoenix. Naturalized American forward Kai Ballungay (201-2001, college: CS Stanislaus) added 12 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ginebra Kings maintains fifth position with 4-2 record, which they share with Rain or Shine. Loser Masters keeps the ninth place with five games lost. Ginebra Kings will meet Blackwater (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. Phoenix will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ginebra Kings: J.Abarrientos 25+4reb+3ast, J.Aguilar 24+7reb+4ast, S.Holt 18+3reb+4ast, S.Thompson 17+2reb+13ast, J.Malonzo 15+4reb+3ast, J.Troy Rosario 8+3reb+1ast
Phoenix: J.Perkins 28+5reb+5ast, R.Jazul 18+1reb+1ast, K.Tuffin 17+3reb, T.Tio 15+3reb+2ast, K.Ballungay 12+7reb+2ast, R.Verano 6+2reb+1ast

SM Beermen - Terrafirma Dyip 128-89

The game between fourth ranked Beermen (5-2) and 12th ranked Terrafirma Dyip (1-7) in Manila on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Beermen outscored guests from Makati City 128-89. SM Beermen dominated down low during the game scoring 98 of its points in the paint compared to Terrafirma Dyip's 36. They outrebounded Terrafirma Dyip 69-36 including a 52-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. SM Beermen looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Forward John Rodney Brondial (196-1990) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points and 22 rebounds to lead the effort and center June Mar Fajardo (210-1989) supported him with 12 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Beermen players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 10 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists by forward Louie Sangalang (193) did not help to save the game for Terrafirma Dyip. Guard Mark Nonoy (175) added 24 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. SM Beermen moved-up to third place. Terrafirma Dyip lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with seven games lost. SM Beermen will meet Blackwater (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Terrafirma Dyip will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
SM Beermen: M.Tautuaa 17+8reb+2ast, J.Perez 17+4reb+4ast, J.Rodney Brondial 16+22reb+1ast, J.Tiongson 13+2reb+3ast, J.Mar Fajardo 12+12reb+4ast, C.Trollano 12+3reb+2ast
Terrafirma Dyip: M.Nonoy 24+3reb, S.Pringle 17+2reb+3ast, L.Sangalang 10+14reb+6ast, K.Zaldivar 9+2reb, C.Catapusan 7+4reb+1ast, B.Paraiso 7+6reb+3ast

Hotshots - Rain or Shine 105-119

The most surprising game was the first loss of Hotshots (6-1) in Pasig City on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Painters (4-2) 119-105. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Hotshots. Rain or Shine made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Hotshots' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Rain or Shine made 7 blocks. 26 personal fouls committed by Hotshots helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for center Leonard Santillan (195-1996) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Adrian Nocum (183-1999) contributed with 20 points and 7 assists for the winners. American forward Zavier Lucero (198, college: Cal Maritime) replied with 17 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Mark Barroca (178-1986) added 15 points in the effort for Hotshots. Five Rain or Shine and four Hotshots players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rain or Shine moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Ginebra Kings. Hotshots at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. Rain or Shine is looking forward to face TNT Tropang (#7) in Makati in the next round. Hotshots' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Pasig City North Port.
Top scorers:
Rain or Shine: A.Nocum 20+2reb+7ast, L.Santillan 17+13reb+1ast, J.Clarito 14+5reb+5ast, F.Pangilinan-Lemetti 11+3reb+5ast, K.Datu 10+5reb+2ast, G.Mamuyac 9+1ast
Hotshots: Z.Lucero 17+6reb+1ast, I.Paul Sangalang 15+3reb+1ast, M.Barroca 15+2reb+3ast, J.Mendoza 11+4reb+1ast, J.Ahanmisi 7+3reb+1ast, P.Lee 7+1reb+2ast