PBA Round 5 of Semi-Finals. Rain or Shine and SM Beermen step closer to advancing to Finals

TNT Tropang - Rain or Shine 97-113

Painters made 30-of-37 charity shots (81.1 percent) during the game, while TNT Tropang only scored eight points from the stripe. Painters players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. TNT Tropang was plagued by 30 personal fouls down the stretch. Guard Jhonard Clarito (188-1996) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Guard Gian Mamuyac (180-1999) contributed with 22 points for the winners. Forward Calvin-John Oftana (195-1996) answered with 23 points and American guard Simon Enciso (180-1991, college: NDN) added 20 points in the effort for TNT Tropang. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
TNT Tropang: C.Oftana 23+2reb+1ast, S.Enciso 20+2reb+2ast, K.Aurin 13+3reb+2ast, G.Khobuntin 13+3reb+2ast, H.Galinato 9+6reb+1ast, A.Vosotros 8
Rain or Shine: G.Mamuyac 22+1reb+3ast, J.Clarito 19+7reb+5ast, K.Datu 11+2reb, A.Caracut 11+4reb+1ast, A.Nocum 11+2reb+5ast, C.Tiongson 8+3reb+2ast

SM Beermen - Ginebra Kings 103-92

The best player for the winners was guard Jaymar Perez (188-1993) who scored 31 points. Center June Mar Fajardo (210-1989) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Jeth Troy Rosario (201-1992) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 16 rebounds and guard Maverick Ahanmisi (188-1991, college: Minnesota) added 19 points respectively for the guests. Four Beermen and five Kings players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Ginebra Kings: M.Ahanmisi 19+2reb+3ast, S.Thompson 14+9reb, J.Malonzo 13+3reb+4ast, J.Aguilar 12+3reb+1ast, J.Troy Rosario 11+16reb+3ast, S.Holt 10+6reb+1ast
SM Beermen: J.Perez 31+3reb+3ast, J.Cruz 27+1reb+2ast, J.Mar Fajardo 14+12reb+6ast, C.Trollano 11+3reb+3ast, J.Tiongson 6+2reb+1ast, J.Alvin Teng 4+2reb