PBA Round 4 (Regular Season): SM Beermen lose to Titan UGR

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in PBA, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Undefeated Beermen (0-1) recorded its first loss in Pasig City on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by twelfth ranked Risers (1-2) 119-112. Titan UGR looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Belgian-American forward Michael Gilmore (208-1995, college: VCU, agency: BIG) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized American guard Joshua Munzon (191-1995, college: CS Los Angeles) chipped in 29 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Guard Jaymar Perez (188-1993) produced 27 points and 7 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Risers left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with FiberXers and Blackwater. Defending champion SM Beermen still closes the standings with one game lost. Titan UGR will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. SM Beermen will play at home against FiberXers (#9) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Masters (2-1) against top-ranked Bolts (2-0) on Saturday night. Host Masters were defeated by Bolts in a tough game in Quezon 86-93. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Masters. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Marvin Jones (213-1993, college: Texas Southern) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds. Jason Brickman contributed with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American power forward James Dickey III (208-1996, college: UNCG, agency: JCK Sports Group) replied with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 21 rebounds for Phoenix. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Meralco Bolts moved-up to second place, which they share with Rain or Shine. Phoenix at the other side dropped to the fourth position with one game lost. They share it with NLEX RW. Meralco Bolts' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Manila Rain or Shine.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Warriors (2-1) against tenth ranked Giga (1-1) on Sunday night. Host Warriors were defeated by Giga in a tough game in Makati City 97-103. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Warriors. Worth to mention a great performance of Bol Bol who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!) and 15 rebounds. At the losing side Cady Lalanne responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 21 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Giga left bottom position moving up to seventh place. Loser Warriors dropped to the fourth position with one game lost. They share it with Phoenix. TNT Tropang will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. NLEX RW will play against Ginebra Kings (#6) in Manila and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 4 winless Hotshots were defeated by Blackwater in Caloocan City 97-91.



Titan UGR - SM Beermen 119-112

Undefeated Beermen (0-1) recorded its first loss in Pasig City on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by twelfth ranked Risers (1-2) 119-112. Titan UGR looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Belgian-American forward Michael Gilmore (208-1995, college: VCU, agency: BIG) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized American guard Joshua Munzon (191-1995, college: CS Los Angeles) chipped in 29 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Guard Jaymar Perez (188-1993) produced 27 points and 7 assists and center June Mar Fajardo (210-1989) added 15 points and 17 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four SM Beermen players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Risers left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with FiberXers and Blackwater. Defending champion SM Beermen still closes the standings with one game lost. Titan UGR will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. SM Beermen will play at home against FiberXers (#9) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
SM Beermen: P.Jaymar 27+3reb+7ast, T.Celedonio 21+1reb+3ast, T.Moala 18+8reb+1ast, F.June Mar 15+17reb+2ast, T.Jeron Alvin 9+4reb+1ast, K.Rosales 7+2reb+7ast
Titan UGR: J.Munzon 29+3reb+5ast, G.Michael 28+13reb+1ast, C.Flores 13+8reb+5ast, F.Yu 9+1reb+10ast, P.Javillonar 8+2reb, R.Ular 6+2reb+2ast

Phoenix - Meralco Bolts 86-93

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Masters (2-1) against top-ranked Bolts (2-0) on Saturday night. Host Masters were defeated by Bolts in a tough game in Quezon 86-93. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Masters. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Meralco Bolts made 19-of-25 charity shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Marvin Jones (213-1993, college: Texas Southern) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds. Naturalized American guard Jason Brickman (183-1991, college: LIU Brooklyn, agency: Interperformances) contributed with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Bolts players scored in double figures. American power forward James Dickey III (208-1996, college: UNCG, agency: JCK Sports Group) replied with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 21 rebounds and guard Ricci Rivero (185-1998) added 22 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Phoenix. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Meralco Bolts moved-up to second place, which they share with Rain or Shine. Phoenix at the other side dropped to the fourth position with one game lost. They share it with NLEX RW. Meralco Bolts' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Manila Rain or Shine.
Top scorers:
Phoenix: J.Dickey III 28+21reb+1ast, R.Rivero 22+5reb+3ast, T.Kenneth 11+7reb+2ast, S.Bryan 9+4reb+3ast, E.Nelle 6+6ast, J.Perkins 4+3reb
Meralco Bolts: B.Christopher 17+4reb+4ast, B.Jason 16+7reb+5ast, J.Marvin 15+15reb+1ast, C.Newsome 11+1reb+1ast, C.Cansino 10+1reb+2ast, K.Quinto 8+5reb+3ast

Blackwater - Hotshots 97-91

Everything could happen in Caloocan City at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Bossing and bottom-ranked Hotshots had identical 0-2 record. This time Bossing used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Pasig City 97-91 on Sunday night. Blackwater outrebounded Hotshots 40-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Robert Upshaw (213-1994, college: Washington) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import guard Sedrick Barefield (188-1996, college: Utah) who added 26 points during the contest. At the losing side South Sudanese-American Nuni Omot (204-1994, college: Baylor) responded with 38 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 9 assists and naturalized American forward Zavier Lucero (198-1999, college: Cal Maritime) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Bossing (1-2) left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with FiberXers and Titan UGR. It was Hotshots' third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Macau. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hotshots: N.Omot 38+7reb+9ast, L.Zavier 15+6reb+1ast, S.Ian Paul 12+4reb, J.Gomez De Liano 6+2reb+1ast, L.Jerom 5+5reb+5ast, d.Rosa Rome 5
Blackwater: U.Robert 35+14reb+6ast, B.Sedrick 26+1reb+3ast, D.Murrell 9+1reb+3ast, A.Tratter 8+6reb, D.Christian 7+2reb+2ast, R.Escoto 4+2reb+2ast

NLEX RW - TNT Tropang 97-103

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Warriors (2-1) against tenth ranked Giga (1-1) on Sunday night. Host Warriors were defeated by Giga in a tough game in Makati City 97-103. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Warriors. TNT Tropang made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of South Sudanese-American center Bol Bol (218-1999, college: Oregon) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!) and 15 rebounds and naturalized Australian guard Jordan Heading (188-1996, college: CBU) who added 15 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Haitian center Cady Lalanne (208-1992, college: UMass) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 21 rebounds and guard Robert Bolick (185-1995) scored 21 points and 9 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Giga left bottom position moving up to seventh place. Loser Warriors dropped to the fourth position with one game lost. They share it with Phoenix. TNT Tropang will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. NLEX RW will play against Ginebra Kings (#6) in Manila and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
NLEX RW: C.Lalanne 25+21reb+2ast, R.Bolick 21+4reb+9ast, W.Schonny 18+2reb+2ast, S.Anthony 18+9reb, A.Kevin 5+4reb+5ast, R.Richie 3
TNT Tropang: B.Bol 40+15reb+1ast, H.Jordan 15+2reb+4ast, C.Oftana 14+4reb, B.Ganuelas-Rosser 14+4reb, R.Nambatac 6+1reb+3ast, C.Jayson 5+3reb+1ast