PBA Round 5 (Regular Season): #1 Terrafirma Dyip is defeated by Phoenix

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of Dyip (3-1) in Makati City on Wednesday night. Hosts were rolled over by fifth ranked Masters (3-1) 133-105. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Dyip. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Phoenix looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Guard Ricci Rivero (185-1998) stepped up and scored 40 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners and American power forward James Dickey III (208-1996, college: UNCG, agency: JCK Sports Group) chipped in 14 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Jerrick Ahanmisi (185-1997) responded with 37 points (!!!) and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Phoenix moved-up to second place, which they share with NLEX RW and Terrafirma Dyip. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very significant was Rain or Shine's (#4) 109-102 road victory against 3rd placed Meralco Bolts. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Bolts. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Swedish guard Felix Pangilinan-Lemetti (185-1999, college: SUU) nailed 23 points for the winning side and Jhonard Clarito accounted for 15 points and 9 rebounds. American center Marvin Jones (213-1993, college: Texas Southern) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds for Bolts in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rain or Shine have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Meralco Bolts at the other side dropped to the fifth place with one game lost. Rain or Shine will play against Blackwater (#9) in Caloocan City in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Meralco Bolts will play on the road against Titan UGR (#10) in Pasig City and hope to get back on the winning track.
Beermen has registered their first victory this season after one consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat FiberXers (1-3) 103-99 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was June Mar Fajardo who had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 17 rebounds. Kylor Kelley produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 20 rebounds and 5 blocks for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Defending champion (1-1) left bottom position moving up to sixth place, which they share with Ginebra Kings and TNT Tropang. FiberXers lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with three games lost. SM Beermen will meet at home bottom-ranked Macau (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. FiberXers will play against Ginebra Kings and hope to win that game.

In the last game of round 5 NLEX RW won against Ginebra Kings on the opponent's court 118-113.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 46 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 8 assists by Justin Brownlee of Ginebra Kings.



Terrafirma Dyip - Phoenix 105-133

The most surprising game was the first loss of Dyip (3-1) in Makati City on Wednesday night. Hosts were rolled over by fifth ranked Masters (3-1) 133-105. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Dyip. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Phoenix looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Guard Ricci Rivero (185-1998) stepped up and scored 40 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners and American power forward James Dickey III (208-1996, college: UNCG, agency: JCK Sports Group) chipped in 14 points and 13 rebounds. Four Masters players scored in double figures. Guard Jerrick Ahanmisi (185-1997) responded with 37 points (!!!) and 4 assists and Finnish power forward Mubashar Ali (213-1997, college: FMU, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 17 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Phoenix moved-up to second place, which they share with NLEX RW and Terrafirma Dyip. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Terrafirma Dyip: A.Jerrick 37+2reb+4ast, M.Ali 13+17reb+2ast, M.Ahanmisi 9+2reb+6ast, H.Paolo 9+1reb+1ast, U.Shawn 8+5reb, C.Geo 6+3reb+1ast
Phoenix: R.Ricci 40+6reb+8ast, F.Escandor 20+5reb+2ast, D.James 14+13reb+3ast, N.Evan 14+2reb+3ast, C.Prince 11, P.Jason 9+2reb+3ast

SM Beermen - FiberXers 103-99

Beermen has registered their first victory this season after one consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat FiberXers (1-3) 103-99 on Wednesday. SM Beermen outrebounded FiberXers 54-42 including 40 on the defensive glass. SM Beermen looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was center June Mar Fajardo (210-1989) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 17 rebounds. Guard Jaymar Perez (188-1993) chipped in 24 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. American center Kylor Kelley (213-1997, college: Oregon St.) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 20 rebounds and 5 blocks and guard Alec Stockton (188-1998) added 17 points and 8 assists respectively for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Defending champion (1-1) left bottom position moving up to sixth place, which they share with Ginebra Kings and TNT Tropang. FiberXers lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with three games lost. SM Beermen will meet at home bottom-ranked Macau (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. FiberXers will play against Ginebra Kings and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
FiberXers: B.Justine 19+5reb+1ast, S.Alec 17+3reb+8ast, W.Michael 14+3reb+8ast, C.Archie 13, K.Kelley 12+20reb+1ast, G.MJ 11+2reb+3ast
SM Beermen: J.Fajardo 27+17reb+3ast, J.Perez 24+5reb+5ast, C.Trollano 18+7reb+4ast, L.Marcio 11+2reb+1ast, L.Marcus 10+12reb+6ast, M.Tautuaa 7+4reb

Meralco Bolts - Rain or Shine 102-109

Very significant was Rain or Shine's (#4) 109-102 road victory against 3rd placed Meralco Bolts. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Bolts. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Bolts were plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Swedish guard Felix Pangilinan-Lemetti (185-1999, college: SUU) nailed 23 points for the winning side and guard Jhonard Clarito (188-1996) accounted for 15 points and 9 rebounds. American center Marvin Jones (213-1993, college: Texas Southern) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds and guard Chris Newsome (187-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) added 29 points respectively for Bolts in the defeat. Four Painters and five Bolts players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rain or Shine have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Meralco Bolts at the other side dropped to the fifth place with one game lost. Rain or Shine will play against Blackwater (#9) in Caloocan City in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Meralco Bolts will play on the road against Titan UGR (#10) in Pasig City and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Meralco Bolts: N.Chris 29+3reb+1ast, M.Jones 17+16reb+3ast, J.Brickman 15+7reb+4ast, Q.Kier 14+2reb, C.CJ 13+2reb+1ast, M.Javee 6+5reb+1ast
Rain or Shine: P.Felix 23+2reb+3ast, A.Nocum 17+6reb, T.Caelan 16+5reb+2ast, J.Clarito 15+9reb+3ast, C.Manaytay 12+2reb, G.Mamuyac 8+6reb+6ast

Ginebra Kings - NLEX RW 113-118

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Kings' (1-1) home loss to fifth ranked Warriors (3-1) 113-118 on Friday. NLEX RW made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Haitian center Cady Lalanne (208-1992, college: UMass) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Robert Bolick (185-1995) chipped in 32 points and 7 assists. Naturalized American forward Justin Brownlee (197-1988, college: St.John's) produced 46 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 8 assists (on 16-of-21 shooting from the field) and guard Rhon Jhay Abarrientos (181-1999) added 14 points and 8 assists respectively for the hosts. Four NLEX RW and five Ginebra Kings players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. NLEX RW moved-up to second place, which they share with Terrafirma Dyip and Phoenix. Loser Kings keep the sixth position with one game lost. They share it with TNT Tropang and SM Beermen. NLEX RW will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ginebra Kings will play against FiberXers (#11) in Makati and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ginebra Kings: B.Justin 46+6reb+8ast, R.Jhay Abarrientos 14+1reb+8ast, J.Aguilar 14+7reb+1ast, R.Jeth Troy 11+3reb, S.Holt 10+3reb+4ast, T.Scottie 7+3reb+4ast
NLEX RW: B.Robert 32+4reb+7ast, L.Cady 28+14reb+2ast, S.Winston 21+3reb+1ast, L.Gonzales 14+1reb+1ast, J.Bahio 6+5reb+3ast, A.Semerad 6+1reb+2ast