PBA Round 7 (Regular Season): SM Beermen beat Ginebra Kings by three after a very close game

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The most exciting game of round 7 in the PBA took place in Manila. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 6th ranked Kings (2-2) to eighth ranked Beermen (3-2) 85-82 on Sunday evening. SM Beermen made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. SM Beermen outrebounded Ginebra Kings 53-41 including 18 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Justin Patton (216-1997, college: Creighton) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds. Guard Jaymar Perez (188-1993) contributed with 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Beermen's coach Leovino Austria used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Naturalized American forward Justin Brownlee (197-1988, college: St.John's) answered with 31 points for Ginebra Kings. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Terrafirma Dyip and Phoenix. Ginebra Kings at the other side dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with TNT Tropang. SM Beermen's 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 road loss of second ranked Masters (3-2) against fourth ranked Warriors (4-1) on Sunday night. Visiting Masters were defeated by Warriors in Makati City 120-102. It was a key game for the second position in the league. It was a great evening for guard Robert Bolick (185-1995) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 5 rebounds and 14 assists. Cady Lalanne helped adding 29 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side American power forward James Dickey III (208-1996, college: UNCG, agency: JCK Sports Group) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. NLEX RW moved-up to second place, which they share with Meralco Bolts. Phoenix at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with SM Beermen and Terrafirma Dyip. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Dyip (3-2) and Hotshots (2-3), which took place in Makati City. 4th placed Dyip lost at home to eleventh ranked Hotshots 70-85 on Tuesday. It was an exceptional evening for Clinton Chapman who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds. Mubashar Ali came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 18 rebounds for Terrafirma Dyip in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hotshots moved-up to ninth place. Loser Dyip keeps the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with SM Beermen and Phoenix. Hotshots will meet at home higher ranked Ginebra Kings (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Terrafirma Dyip will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 7 TNT Tropang was beaten by Meralco Bolts on the road 110-106.
The most impressive performance of 7th round was 28 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks by Bol Bol of TNT Tropang.



NLEX RW - Phoenix 120-102

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Masters (3-2) against fourth ranked Warriors (4-1) on Sunday night. Visiting Masters were defeated by Warriors in Makati City 120-102. It was a key game for the second position in the league. NLEX RW made 17-of-20 charity shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Phoenix was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for guard Robert Bolick (185-1995) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 5 rebounds and 14 assists. Haitian center Cady Lalanne (208-1992, college: UMass) helped adding 29 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side American power forward James Dickey III (208-1996, college: UNCG, agency: JCK Sports Group) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks and guard Ricci Rivero (185-1998) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Five NLEX RW and four Phoenix players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. NLEX RW moved-up to second place, which they share with Meralco Bolts. Phoenix at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with SM Beermen and Terrafirma Dyip. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
NLEX RW: L.Cady 29+10reb, B.Robert 22+5reb+14ast, K.Alas 18+4reb+3ast, S.Winston 16+3reb+2ast, A.Semerad 15+9reb, R.Rodger 6+2reb
Phoenix: R.Rivero 20+5reb+1ast, J.Perkins 18+7reb, T.Kenneth 14+5reb+2ast, J.Dickey III 13+14reb+4ast, E.Francis 9, T.Tyler 9+4ast

Ginebra Kings - SM Beermen 82-85

The most exciting game of round 7 in the PBA took place in Manila. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 6th ranked Kings (2-2) to eighth ranked Beermen (3-2) 85-82 on Sunday evening. SM Beermen made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. SM Beermen outrebounded Ginebra Kings 53-41 including 18 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Justin Patton (216-1997, college: Creighton) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds. Guard Jaymar Perez (188-1993) contributed with 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Beermen's coach Leovino Austria used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Naturalized American forward Justin Brownlee (197-1988, college: St.John's) answered with 31 points and guard Rhon Jhay Abarrientos (181-1999) added 16 points and 7 assists in the effort for Ginebra Kings. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Terrafirma Dyip and Phoenix. Ginebra Kings at the other side dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with TNT Tropang. SM Beermen's 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:
SM Beermen: J.Perez 20+8reb+3ast, P.Justin 19+17reb+1ast, C.Trollano 12+5reb+3ast, M.Tautuaa 8+2reb, P.Cahilig 6+2reb, J.Fajardo 6+13reb+2ast
Ginebra Kings: B.Justin 31+3reb+3ast, R.Jhay Abarrientos 16+4reb+7ast, S.Holt 11+7reb+3ast, R.Jeth Troy 7+5reb+1ast, G.Isaac 6+8reb+2ast, N.Torres 5+5reb

Terrafirma Dyip - Hotshots 70-85

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Dyip (3-2) and Hotshots (2-3), which took place in Makati City. 4th placed Dyip lost at home to eleventh ranked Hotshots 70-85 on Tuesday. Hotshots looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Hotshots made 7 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for American power forward Clinton Chapman (208-1989, college: Texas, agency: Diamond Sports) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds. Naturalized American forward Zavier Lucero (198-1999, college: Cal Maritime) accounted for 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Finnish power forward Mubashar Ali (213-1997, college: FMU, agency: BIG) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 18 rebounds and guard Jerrick Ahanmisi (185-1997) added 21 points and 4 assists respectively for Terrafirma Dyip in the defeat. Four Terrafirma Dyip players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hotshots moved-up to ninth place. Loser Dyip keeps the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with SM Beermen and Phoenix. Hotshots will meet at home higher ranked Ginebra Kings (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Terrafirma Dyip will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hotshots: C.Clinton 28+11reb+3ast, Z.Lucero 13+8reb+1ast, R.dela 11+6reb, I.Sangalang 9+4reb+1ast, P.Lee 8+3reb+3ast, A.Barroca 5+5reb+9ast
Terrafirma Dyip: A.Jerrick 21+4reb+4ast, M.Ali 18+18reb+2ast, J.Eriobu 11+4reb, M.Ahanmisi 11+8reb+4ast, Z.Keith 3+1reb, C.Geo 3+3reb

Meralco Bolts - TNT Tropang 110-106

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Bolts (4-1) beat 7th ranked Giga (2-2) in Manila 110-106 on Tuesday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Meralco Bolts dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Giga's 42 and made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. Meralco Bolts looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by TNT Tropang's players. It was an exceptional evening for American center Marvin Jones (213-1993, college: Texas Southern) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 12 rebounds. Guard CJ Cansino (188-1999) accounted for 19 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Four Bolts players scored in double figures. South Sudanese-American center Bol Bol (218-1999, college: Oregon) came up with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks and naturalized Australian guard Jordan Heading (188-1996, college: CBU) added 21 points and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws) respectively for TNT Tropang in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Meralco Bolts moved-up to second place, which they share with NLEX RW. Loser Giga keeps the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with Ginebra Kings. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Meralco Bolts: J.Marvin 29+12reb+2ast, C.Cansino 19+4reb+4ast, A.Raymond 12+5reb+1ast, C.Hodge 10+4reb+1ast, J.Mocon 9+5reb+1ast, K.Quinto 7+4reb+5ast
TNT Tropang: B.Bol 28+12reb, J.Heading 21+3reb+4ast, O.Calvin-John 10+4reb+3ast, G.Henry 8+4reb, N.Rey 7+3reb+1ast, K.Glenn 6+1reb