PBA Round 2 (Regular Season): FiberXers defeat Titan UGR

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in PBA. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Titan UGR in Pasig City on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by FiberXers 129-92. FiberXers dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Titan UGR's 38. They outrebounded Titan UGR 68-32 including a 20-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for FiberXers especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 57.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Titan UGR's players. 27 personal fouls committed by Titan UGR helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 22 rebounds. Naturalized Spanish guard Juan Gomez De Liano (184-1999) contributed with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners. Joshua Munzon replied with 31 points and 5 rebounds for Titan UGR. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. FiberXers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Titan UGR's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Pasig City to the arena Hotshots.
Important game to mention about took place in Manila. Painters saved a 1-point victory at home edging Bolts 96-95 on Saturday evening. Naturalized American swingman Caelan Tiongson (196-1992, college: Biola, CA) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Adrian Nocum chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Painters will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bolts' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Manila to the arena Ginebra Kings.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Makati City: Terrafirma Dyip and Warriors. Despite it looked like an easy game for Terrafirma Dyip, those rules do not exist in derby games. It's more the case of honor for local supporters and such games have that special and unique approach you cannot find in other games. Host Warriors challenged much higher ranked Terrafirma Dyip giving them a very tough game, but finally losing it by six points 97-91. JM Bravo notched 18 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds by Jb Bahio did not help to save the game for NLEX RW. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 2 Phoenix beat SM Beermen on the road 109-103.
The most impressive performance of 2nd round was 19 points, 22 rebounds and 4 assists by June Mar Fajardo of SM Beermen.



Titan UGR - FiberXers 92-129

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Titan UGR in Pasig City on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by FiberXers 129-92. FiberXers dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Titan UGR's 38. They outrebounded Titan UGR 68-32 including a 20-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for FiberXers especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 57.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Titan UGR's players. 27 personal fouls committed by Titan UGR helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 22 rebounds. Naturalized Spanish guard Juan Gomez De Liano (184-1999) contributed with a triple-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners. Five FiberXers players scored in double figures. Joshua Munzon replied with 31 points and 5 rebounds and added 7 points and 6 assists in the effort for Titan UGR. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. FiberXers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Titan UGR'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:
Titan UGR: M.Joshua 31+5reb+3ast, C.Damie 9+1reb, B.Jerrick 7+3reb+1ast, Y.Fran 7+6ast, M.Aljun 7+3reb+1ast, F.Cade 5+4reb
FiberXers: A.Justine 28+22reb+3ast, W.Schonny 16+3reb+2ast, B.Justine 15+11reb+5ast, J.Gomez De Liano 15+10reb+11ast, S.Alec 13+4reb+2ast, R.Kevin 12+1reb+1ast

Rain or Shine - Meralco Bolts 96-95

Important game to mention about took place in Manila. Painters saved a 1-point victory at home edging Bolts 96-95 on Saturday evening. Strangely Meralco Bolts outrebounded Rain or Shine 64-48 including a 22-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Meralco Bolts were plagued by 30 personal fouls down the stretch. Naturalized American swingman Caelan Tiongson (196-1992, college: Biola, CA) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Painters players scored in double figures. responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and naturalized Spanish guard Juan Gomez De Liano (184-1999) scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Painters will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bolts' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Manila to the arena Ginebra Kings.
Top scorers:
Meralco Bolts: C.CJ 18+8reb+2ast, Q.Kier 18+10reb+2ast, R.Almazan 12+6reb, N.Chris 12+2reb+2ast, C.Banchero 9+3reb+7ast, B.Brandon 8+7reb
Rain or Shine: C.Tiongson 23+10reb+1ast, G.Norwood 11+3reb, D.Keith 11+7reb, C.Andrei 10+1ast, N.Adrian 10+6reb+4ast, F.Pangilinan-Lemetti 9+2reb+1ast

NLEX RW - Terrafirma Dyip 91-97

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Makati City: Terrafirma Dyip and Warriors. Despite it looked like an easy game for Terrafirma Dyip, those rules do not exist in derby games. It's more the case of honor for local supporters and such games have that special and unique approach you cannot find in other games. Host Warriors challenged much higher ranked Terrafirma Dyip giving them a very tough game, but finally losing it by six points 97-91. Terrafirma Dyip looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. notched 18 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and supported him with 6 points, 7 rebounds and 13 assists. Even a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds by naturalized American swingman Caelan Tiongson (196-1992, college: Biola, CA) did not help to save the game for NLEX RW. Anthony Semerad added 12 points and 11 rebounds for the hosts. Four Terrafirma Dyip and five NLEX RW players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
NLEX RW: T.Xyrus 14+3reb+3ast, B.Jb 14+11reb+3ast, P.Jonnel 13+6reb, R.Brandon 13+5reb+2ast, S.Anthony 12+11reb, A.Kevin 7
Terrafirma Dyip: B.JM 18+8reb+1ast, A.Jerrick 14+5reb+2ast, H.Didat 13+3reb, H.Paolo 13+7reb+2ast, S.Louie 11+7reb+1ast, P.Brent 6+4reb+2ast

SM Beermen - Phoenix 103-109

But Beermen was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Quezon 109-103 on Sunday night. Phoenix looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Guard Ricci Rivero (185-1998) notched 16 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and supported him with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 19 points, 22 rebounds and 4 assists by did not help to save the game for SM Beermen. Jericho Cruz added 15 points and 7 assists for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
SM Beermen: F.June Mar 19+22reb+4ast, T.Celedonio 18+4reb+1ast, P.Jaymar 17+4reb+2ast, C.Jericho 15+2reb+7ast, K.Rosales 9+3reb+1ast, M.Lassiter 9+1reb+1ast
Phoenix: R.Rivero 16+7reb+3ast, B.Kai 14+8reb+1ast, C.Tiongson 14+2reb+3ast, J.Perkins 13+5reb+1ast, P.Caperal 9+2reb+2ast, E.Nelle 9+3reb+10ast