PBA Round 14 of Regular Season

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 14 in the PBA took place in Manila. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 9th ranked Titan UGR (4-7) to sixth ranked Kings (7-4) 108-105 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Titan UGR. The hosts trailed by 2 points after three quarters before their 35-30 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Kings made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Titan UGR helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was guard Rhon Jhay Abarrientos (181-1999) who scored 24 points and 6 assists. American Stephen Holt (193-1991, college: SMC) chipped in 27 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). produced 31 points, 8 assists and 6 steals for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Ginebra Kings have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with FiberXers. Titan UGR at the other side keeps the ninth position with seven games lost.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Makati. Local TNT Tropang (9-3) beat 5th ranked Hotshots (6-5) 94-83. Naturalized Australian guard Jordan Heading (188-1996, college: CBU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 6 rebounds. Calvin-John Oftana contributed with 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Rhon Jhay Abarrientos (181-1999) replied with 17 points and 9 rebounds for Hotshots. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. TNT Tropang have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Hotshots at the other side dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with NLEX RW.

The best stats of 14th round was 31 points, 8 assists and 6 steals by Joshua Munzon of Titan UGR.



TNT Tropang - Hotshots 94-83

The game with biggest result difference took place in Makati. Local TNT Tropang (9-3) beat 5th ranked Hotshots (6-5) 94-83. Naturalized Australian guard Jordan Heading (188-1996, college: CBU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 6 rebounds. Calvin-John Oftana contributed with 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Rhon Jhay Abarrientos (181-1999) replied with 17 points and 9 rebounds and American Stephen Holt (193-1991, college: SMC) added 12 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Hotshots. Five TNT Tropang and four Hotshots players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. TNT Tropang have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Hotshots at the other side dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with NLEX RW.
Top scorers:
TNT Tropang: H.Jordan 23+6reb+2ast, C.Oftana 17+9reb, W.Kelly 11+7reb+2ast, R.Nambatac 11+2reb+3ast, R.Pogoy 10+5reb+6ast, B.Ganuelas-Rosser 9+5reb
Hotshots: L.Zavier 17+9reb+1ast, B.Mark 16+1reb+5ast, A.Yukien 12+9reb+1ast, S.Ian Paul 12+11reb+2ast, J.Gomez De Liano 9+4reb+2ast, d.Rosa Rome 6+3reb

Ginebra Kings - Titan UGR 108-105

The most exciting game of round 14 in the PBA took place in Manila. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 9th ranked Titan UGR (4-7) to sixth ranked Kings (7-4) 108-105 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Titan UGR. The hosts trailed by 2 points after three quarters before their 35-30 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Kings made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Titan UGR helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was guard Rhon Jhay Abarrientos (181-1999) who scored 24 points and 6 assists. American Stephen Holt (193-1991, college: SMC) chipped in 27 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Five Kings players scored in double figures. produced 31 points, 8 assists and 6 steals and added 26 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Ginebra Kings have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with FiberXers. Titan UGR at the other side keeps the ninth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Ginebra Kings: H.Stephen 27+4reb+2ast, J.Rhon 24+3reb+6ast, R.Cu 12+5reb+2ast, S.Thompson 11+6reb+9ast, J.Rosario 10+4reb+4ast, T.Norbert 8+3reb
Titan UGR: M.Joshua 31+4reb+8ast, A.Calvin 26+11reb+5ast, D.Aris 14+1reb, B.Jerrick 9+3reb, F.Cade 8+3reb+1ast, V.Rolfe Pessumal 4