PBA Round 2 (Regular Season): NLEX RW keep a leadership position

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.

Warriors defeated Hotshots in Makati City 112-105. 28 personal fouls committed by Hotshots helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Haitian center Cady Lalanne (208-1992, college: UMass) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Schonny Winston (193-1998) contributed with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. South Sudanese-American Nuni Omot (204-1994, college: Baylor) replied with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for Hotshots. Both coaches used 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.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of FiberXers in Makati. Hosts were defeated by Dyip 111-100. Finnish power forward Mubashar Ali (213-1997, college: FMU, agency: BIG) had a double-double by scoring 50 points (!!!) and 25 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Geo Chiu chipped in 9 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. American center Kylor Kelley (213-1997, college: Oregon St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 22 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dyip will play against Blackwater in Caloocan City in the next round and are hoping to win another game. FiberXers will play on the road against Meralco Bolts in Manila and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Masters and Risers in Quezon on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Masters outscored guests from Pasig City 109-76. James Dickey III notched a double-double by scoring 17 points, 17 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 27 points and 20 rebounds by Michael Gilmore did not help to save the game 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. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 2 Macau lost to Rain or Shine on the road 109-116.



FiberXers - Terrafirma Dyip 100-111

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of FiberXers in Makati. Hosts were defeated by Dyip 111-100. Terrafirma Dyip players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Finnish power forward Mubashar Ali (213-1997, college: FMU, agency: BIG) had a double-double by scoring 50 points (!!!) and 25 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and center Geo Chiu (208-2001) chipped in 9 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. American center Kylor Kelley (213-1997, college: Oregon St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 22 rebounds and 6 assists and Justine Baltazar (208-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds. Five FiberXers players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dyip will play against Blackwater in Caloocan City in the next round and are hoping to win another game. FiberXers will play on the road against Meralco Bolts in Manila and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Terrafirma Dyip: A.Mubashar 50+25reb+2ast, J.Ahanmisi 14+2reb+5ast, P.Hernandez 13+5reb+6ast, G.Chiu 9+13reb+2ast, A.Maverick 8+7reb+7ast, J.Bravo 7+3reb+1ast
FiberXers: K.Kelley 17+22reb+6ast, J.Gomez De Liano 17+6reb+6ast, S.Alec 15+2reb+1ast, B.Justine 13+15reb+3ast, P.Jonnel 11+3reb, C.Archie 10+1reb

Rain or Shine - Macau BB 116-109

No shocking result in a game when Painters beat Black Bears in Manila 116-109 on Saturday. Rain or Shine outrebounded Macau 64-42 including a 19-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. Rain or Shine looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. American center Jaylen Johnson (206-1996, college: Louisville, agency: Octagon Europe) notched a double-double by scoring 29 points, 24 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and guard Jhonard Clarito (188-1996) supported him with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 25 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists by American guard Phoenix Shackelford (188, college: CPP) did not help to save the game for Macau. point guard Jenning Leung (183-1995) added 20 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the guests. Four Rain or Shine and five Macau players scored in double figures. Painters will meet TNT Tropang in the next round where they are favorite. Black Bears will play against Ginebra Kings and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Rain or Shine: J.Jaylen 29+24reb+6ast, A.Nocum 19+5reb+4ast, J.Clarito 16+9reb+4ast, G.Mamuyac 11+5reb+1ast, P.Felix 9+3reb+4ast, T.Caelan 6+6reb+9ast
Macau BB: S.Phoenix 25+7reb+8ast, C.Damian 22+1reb+6ast, J.Leung 20+7reb+5ast, T.Mitchell 18+5reb+1ast, C.Ramon 14+15reb+3ast, L.Chon Pong 8+2reb+1ast

Phoenix - Titan UGR 109-76

The game between Masters and Risers in Quezon on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Masters outscored guests from Pasig City 109-76. Phoenix forced 27 Titan UGR turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Titan UGR's players. American power forward James Dickey III (208-1996, college: UNCG, agency: JCK Sports Group) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points, 17 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks to lead the effort and guard Ricci Rivero (185-1998) supported him with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Masters players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 27 points and 20 rebounds by Belgian-American forward Michael Gilmore (208-1995, college: VCU, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Titan UGR. point guard Fran Yu (173-1998) added 9 points, 6 assists and 4 steals for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the 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:
Phoenix: R.Ricci 18+9reb+4ast, K.Tuffin 17+2reb+1ast, D.James 17+17reb+6ast, N.Evan 14+3reb+8ast, B.Santos 13+4reb+1ast, K.Ballungay 8+5reb
Titan UGR: M.Gilmore 27+20reb+3ast, M.Joshua 9+4reb, Y.Fran 9+2reb+6ast, S.Bryan 8+3reb+1ast, F.Cade 6+6reb+1ast, D.Aris 5+4reb

NLEX RW - Hotshots 112-105

Warriors defeated Hotshots in Makati City 112-105. 28 personal fouls committed by Hotshots helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Haitian center Cady Lalanne (208-1992, college: UMass) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Schonny Winston (193-1998) contributed with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. South Sudanese-American Nuni Omot (204-1994, college: Baylor) replied with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and naturalized American forward Zavier Lucero (198-1999, college: Cal Maritime) added 16 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Hotshots. Five NLEX RW and four Hotshots players scored in double figures. Both coaches used 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: L.Cady 24+11reb+2ast, S.Winston 14+6reb+6ast, B.Robert 14+5reb+5ast, J.Bahio 14+6reb+3ast, L.Gonzales 13+7reb+3ast, K.Alas 13
Hotshots: N.Omot 32+9reb+6ast, L.Jerom 23+2reb+4ast, d.Rosa Rome 17+1reb, L.Zavier 16+11reb+3ast, L.James 6+5reb, L.Paul 4+1ast