Ginebra Kings - SM Beermen 88-87Kings looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was guard
Scottie Thompson (188-1993) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 16 rebounds and 8 assists. Guard
Johnny Abarrientos (173-1970) chipped in 12 points and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was center
June Mar Fajardo (210-1989) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists and forward
John Rodney Brondial (196-1990) added 12 points and 12 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) respectively. Five
Kings and four
Beermen players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.
Top scorers:SM Beermen: J.Mar Fajardo 21+16reb+5ast, J.Perez 15+6reb+4ast, C.Trollano 13+1reb+1ast, J.Rodney Brondial 12+12reb+2ast, M.Tautuaa 6+2reb+1ast, J.Cruz 6+6reb+3ast
Ginebra Kings: S.Thompson 17+16reb+8ast, J.Aguilar 16+4reb, J.Troy Rosario 12+6reb+1ast, S.Holt 12+5reb+4ast, J.Abarrientos 12+3reb+7ast, L.Tenorio 11+2reb+2ast
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Rain or Shine - TNT Tropang 89-97TNT Tropang dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to
Painters' 44 and made 18-of-22 charity shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They outrebounded
Painters 42-30 including 31 on the defensive glass. Painters were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for naturalized Australian guard
Jordan Heading (188-1996, college:
CBU) who led his team to a victory with 29 points and 4 assists. Forward
Glenn Khobuntin (193-1991) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Five
TNT Tropang players scored in double figures. Naturalized American swingman
Caelan Tiongson (196-1992, college:
Biola, CA) replied with 30 points and 6 rebounds and guard
Andrei Caracut (178-1996) added 15 points in the effort for Painters. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:Rain or Shine: C.Tiongson 30+6reb+1ast, A.Caracut 15+1reb+3ast, A.Nocum 11+1reb+3ast, G.Mamuyac 9+3reb+3ast, J.Clarito 8+5reb+2ast, A.Asistio 7+1reb+2ast
TNT Tropang: J.Heading 29+3reb+4ast, B.Ganuelas-Rosser 17+5reb+2ast, G.Khobuntin 16+12reb+1ast, K.Aurin 13+5reb+1ast, C.Oftana 12+5reb+4ast, B.Heruela 5+4reb+2ast
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