PBA Round 3 (Regular Season): Blackwater lose to Bolts

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 3 most important game was a defeat of Bossing (1-1). They were defeated by Bolts (2-2) 105-96 on Wednesday night. Meralco Bolts dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Bossing's 42 and made 28-of-37 free shots (75.7 percent) during the game. Meralco Bolts looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Meralco Bolts made 8 blocks. 24 personal fouls committed by Blackwater helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points. helped adding 14 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American guard Sedrick Barefield (188-1996, college: Utah) with 34 points (!!!). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bossing will play next round against Rain or Shine trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Bolts will try to continue on its current victory against Hotshots in Pasig City.
Kings defeated TNT Tropang in Makati 92-77. It was an exceptional evening for who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. Japeth Aguilar accounted for 17 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Kevin Ferrer (194-1993) came up with 11 points and 8 rebounds for TNT Tropang in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. TNT Tropang will play next round against Titan UGR trying to get back on the winning streak. Kings will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Quite upsetting was Ginebra Kings' (#5) home defeat in a game versus TNT Tropang 89-75. The best player for the winners was Kevin Ferrer who scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Jeth Troy Rosario who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. TNT Tropang will meet at home Titan UGR (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ginebra Kings will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 3 Titan UGR lost to Hotshots on the opponent's court 119-127.



Meralco Bolts - Blackwater 105-96

Round 3 most important game was a defeat of Bossing (1-1). They were defeated by Bolts (2-2) 105-96 on Wednesday night. Meralco Bolts dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Bossing's 42 and made 28-of-37 free shots (75.7 percent) during the game. Meralco Bolts looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Meralco Bolts made 8 blocks. 24 personal fouls committed by Blackwater helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points. helped adding 14 points and 8 rebounds. Five Bolts players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Sedrick Barefield (188-1996, college: Utah) with 34 points (!!!) and Regile Ilagan scored 22 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bossing will play next round against Rain or Shine trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Bolts will try to continue on its current victory against Hotshots in Pasig City.
Top scorers:
Blackwater: S.Barefield 34+2reb+2ast, I.Regile 22+2reb+3ast, T.Abu Jahal 11+6reb, C.David 7+6reb+5ast, J.Clifford 4+2reb, G.Bradwyn 4+4reb
Meralco Bolts: N.Chris 22+1reb+2ast, H.Clifford 14+8reb+2ast, B.Brandon 13+7reb, M.Allein 13+3reb+1ast, R.Almazan 12+8reb+2ast, B.Norman 11+6reb+2ast

TNT Tropang - Ginebra Kings 77-92

Kings defeated TNT Tropang in Makati 92-77. It was an exceptional evening for who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. Center Japeth Aguilar (206-1987, college: WKU) accounted for 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Five Kings players scored in double figures. Forward Kevin Ferrer (194-1993) came up with 11 points and 8 rebounds and added 17 points respectively for TNT Tropang in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. TNT Tropang will play next round against Titan UGR trying to get back on the winning streak. Kings will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
TNT Tropang: E.Simon 17+1reb+2ast, K.Ferrer 11+8reb+2ast, P.Roger Ray 9+3reb+3ast, K.Williams 8+3reb, G.Henry 8+5reb, K.Glenn 7+1reb+1ast
Ginebra Kings: J.Aguilar 17+10reb+1ast, R.Jhay Abarrientos 14+1reb+3ast, R.Jeth Troy 13+13reb+2ast, S.Holt 10+3reb+3ast, T.Scottie 10+5reb+9ast, N.Torres 10+5reb

Hotshots - Titan UGR 127-119

Hotshots used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Pasig City 127-119 on Friday night. Hotshots dominated down low during the game scoring 98 of its points in the paint compared to Titan UGR's 48. Hotshots had a 38-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists. The best player for the winners was who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Joshua Munzon who recorded 28 points and 6 assists and center Japeth Aguilar (206-1987, college: WKU) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Five Hotshots and four Titan UGR players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Hotshots will meet Meralco Bolts (#5) in the next round. Titan UGR will play against TNT Tropang (#1) in Makati and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Titan UGR: M.Joshua 28+2reb+6ast, U.Renato 17+6reb, B.Jerrick 14+6reb+2ast, V.Rolfe Pessumal 13, K.Chris 12+4reb+1ast, C.Damie 10+2reb
Hotshots: L.Zavier 23+17reb+4ast, S.Ian Paul 21+5reb+3ast, R.Escoto 16+3reb, B.Andy 16+4reb+7ast, J.Gomez De Liano 14+4reb+4ast, L.Jerom 13+4reb+6ast

Ginebra Kings - TNT Tropang 75-89

Quite upsetting was Ginebra Kings' (#5) home defeat in a game versus TNT Tropang 89-75. The best player for the winners was forward Kevin Ferrer (194-1993) who scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. chipped in 17 points. At the other side the best for losing team was who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and center Japeth Aguilar (206-1987, college: WKU) added 17 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Five Kings players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. TNT Tropang will meet at home Titan UGR (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ginebra Kings will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ginebra Kings: J.Aguilar 17+10reb+1ast, R.Jhay Abarrientos 14+1reb+3ast, R.Jeth Troy 13+13reb+2ast, S.Holt 10+3reb+3ast, T.Scottie 10+5reb+9ast, N.Torres 10+5reb
TNT Tropang: E.Simon 17+1reb+2ast, K.Ferrer 11+8reb+2ast, P.Roger 9+3reb+3ast, K.Williams 8+3reb, G.Henry 8+5reb, K.Glenn 7+1reb+1ast