PBA Round 10 (Regular Season): Macau still unable to win any game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Bottom-ranked Black Bears (0-7) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 106-97 loss to third ranked Warriors (6-1) in Makati City on Tuesday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. NLEX RW outrebounded Macau 47-33 including a 38-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. NLEX RW looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Macau helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Haitian center Cady Lalanne (208-1992, college: UMass) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. Guard Robert Bolick (185-1995) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists. Warriors' coach Jong Uichico used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American-Mexican forward Tony Mitchell (203-1992, college: N.Texas) produced a double-double by scoring 32 points and 11 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) for lost side. Warriors have a solid four-game winning streak. NLEX RW moved-up to second place. Macau at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. NLEX RW are looking forward to face Meralco Bolts (#3) in Manila in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Macau will have a break next round.
The game in Quezon was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Kings (4-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Masters (4-3). Kings defeated Masters 109-96. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized American forward Justin Brownlee (197-1988, college: St.John's) who helped to win the game recording 30 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Rhon Jhay Abarrientos contributed with 28 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American power forward James Dickey III (208-1996, college: UNCG, agency: JCK Sports Group) replied with 21 points, 21 rebounds and 9 assists for Phoenix. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ginebra Kings maintains fourth position with 4-2 record, which they share with TNT Tropang. Phoenix at the other side keeps the sixth place with three games lost. Ginebra Kings will play against Terrafirma Dyip (#8) in Makati City in the next round. Phoenix will play at home against Blackwater and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Makati. Local FiberXers (2-5) outscored 10th ranked Risers (2-4) 103-82 on Wednesday night. Kylor Kelley had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Michael Gilmore responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 16 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. FiberXers moved-up to eleventh place. Loser Risers keeps the tenth position with four games lost. FiberXers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Titan UGR will play against TNT Tropang (#5) and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 10 TNT Tropang defeated Blackwater in Makati 99-94.



Phoenix - Ginebra Kings 96-109

The game in Quezon was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Kings (4-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Masters (4-3). Kings defeated Masters 109-96. Ginebra Kings made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized American forward Justin Brownlee (197-1988, college: St.John's) who helped to win the game recording 30 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Rhon Jhay Abarrientos (181-1999) contributed with 28 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Brownlee is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American power forward James Dickey III (208-1996, college: UNCG, agency: JCK Sports Group) replied with 21 points, 21 rebounds and 9 assists and naturalized American forward Jason Perkins (193-1992, college: VCSU) added 17 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Phoenix. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ginebra Kings maintains fourth position with 4-2 record, which they share with TNT Tropang. Phoenix at the other side keeps the sixth place with three games lost. Ginebra Kings will play against Terrafirma Dyip (#8) in Makati City in the next round. Phoenix will play at home against Blackwater and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Ginebra Kings: J.Brownlee 30+9reb+5ast, J.Rhon 28+5reb+3ast, S.Thompson 17+4reb+6ast, H.Stephen 13+4reb+1ast, R.Cu 6+2reb, I.Go 4
Phoenix: J.Dickey III 21+21reb+9ast, T.Kenneth 18+3reb+1ast, J.Perkins 17+6reb+1ast, E.Nelle 11+2reb+3ast, R.Rivero 9+4reb+2ast, T.Tyler 9+1reb+2ast

NLEX RW - Macau BB 106-97

Bottom-ranked Black Bears (0-7) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 106-97 loss to third ranked Warriors (6-1) in Makati City on Tuesday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. NLEX RW outrebounded Macau 47-33 including a 38-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. NLEX RW looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Macau helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Haitian center Cady Lalanne (208-1992, college: UMass) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. Guard Robert Bolick (185-1995) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists. Warriors' coach Jong Uichico used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American-Mexican forward Tony Mitchell (203-1992, college: N.Texas) produced a double-double by scoring 32 points and 11 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) and American point guard Damian Chong-Qui (173-1998, college: PFW) added 19 points and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Four NLEX RW and five Macau players scored in double figures. Warriors have a solid four-game winning streak. NLEX RW moved-up to second place. Macau at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. NLEX RW are looking forward to face Meralco Bolts (#3) in Manila in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Macau will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
NLEX RW: L.Cady 28+18reb+1ast, S.Winston 24+3reb, B.Robert 17+7reb+11ast, J.Bahio 15+7reb+1ast, L.Gonzales 7+4reb+5ast, K.Alas 6+2reb+3ast
Macau BB: T.Mitchell 32+11reb+2ast, D.Chong-Qui 19+4reb+7ast, C.Ramon 16+8reb+4ast, J.Leung 12+7ast, S.Phoenix 10+4reb+4ast, L.Jia-hao 3+1reb

Blackwater - TNT Tropang 94-99

There was no surprise in Caloocan City where 12th ranked Bossing (1-6) was defeated by fifth ranked Giga (4-2) 99-94 on Tuesday. TNT Tropang forced 20 Blackwater turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when TNT Tropang made 7 blocks. South Sudanese-American center Bol Bol (218-1999, college: Oregon) scored 48 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 7 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Jayson Castro William (180-1986) chipped in 10 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American center Robert Upshaw (213-1994, college: Washington) responded with 36 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and naturalized Italian guard Dalph Panopio (185-2000, college: CSUB, agency: Schafer Sports) scored 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Blackwater players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. TNT Tropang moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Ginebra Kings. Blackwater lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with six games lost. TNT Tropang will meet Titan UGR (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. Blackwater will play against Phoenix in Quezon and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
TNT Tropang: B.Bol 48+11reb, C.Jayson 10+4reb+4ast, R.Nambatac 8+3ast, R.Pogoy 7+4reb+4ast, C.Oftana 6+4reb, H.Galinato 5+4reb+2ast
Blackwater: R.Upshaw 36+7reb, D.Panopio 17+9reb+4ast, C.David 12+11reb+1ast, S.Barefield 12+3reb+4ast, M.David 7+2reb, A.BJ 3+2reb+2ast

FiberXers - Titan UGR 103-82

The game with biggest result difference took place in Makati. Local FiberXers (2-5) outscored 10th ranked Risers (2-4) 103-82 on Wednesday night. FiberXers looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American center Kylor Kelley (213-1997, college: Oregon St.) had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Spanish guard Juan Gomez De Liano (184-1999) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Belgian-American forward Michael Gilmore (208-1995, college: VCU, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 16 rebounds and naturalized American guard Joshua Munzon (191-1995, college: CS Los Angeles) scored 15 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. FiberXers moved-up to eleventh place. Loser Risers keeps the tenth position with four games lost. FiberXers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Titan UGR will play against TNT Tropang (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
FiberXers: J.Arana 19+2reb+3ast, G.Juan 15+7reb+2ast, C.Abueva 14+5reb, K.Kylor 10+14reb+3ast, J.Baltazar 9+7reb+1ast, M.Williams 8+2reb+3ast
Titan UGR: M.Gilmore 26+16reb+1ast, M.Joshua 15+4ast, J.Paolo 11+4reb, U.Renato 11+5reb+1ast, B.Jerrick 8+2reb, Y.Fran 4+8reb+3ast