PBA Round 15 (Regular Season): Rain or Shine lose to Warriors

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise took place in Makati City where host Warriors (8-2) edged league's leader Painters (8-2) 92-90 on Wednesday evening. It was a key game for the top position in the league. NLEX RW forced 44 Rain or Shine turnovers and outrebounded them 366-300 including a 366-300 advantage in defensive rebounds. NLEX RW looked well-organized offensively handing out 37 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when NLEX RW made 20 blocks. The best player for the winners was guard Robert Bolick (185-1995) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points, 5 assists and 11 steals. Haitian center Cady Lalanne (208-1992, college: UMass) chipped in 21 points and 10 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Jaylen Johnson (206-1996, college: Louisville, agency: Octagon Europe) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 assists and 8 steals. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. NLEX RW keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Rain or Shine. Rain or Shine will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. NLEX RW will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked FiberXers in Makati.
Another exciting game was played in Manila between eighth ranked SM Beermen and 5th ranked Bolts where SM Beermen (5-5) won against Bolts (5-3) on the road 103-92. It was a good game for center June Mar Fajardo (210-1989) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds. Bennie Boatwright contributed with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American center Marvin Jones (213-1993, college: Texas Southern) answered with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds for Bolts. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Hotshots. Meralco Bolts at the other side keep the fifth position with three games lost. SM Beermen will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Meralco Bolts' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Manila to the arena Ginebra Kings.
Bottom-ranked Black Bears managed to get a second victory on Tuesday night. This time they won against twelfth-ranked Bossing in Macau 123-119. It was a great evening for Jenning Leung who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. The best for the losing side was Christian David with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Bossing's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Macau (2-8) moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Titan UGR and Blackwater. Macau will meet higher ranked Terrafirma Dyip (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Blackwater will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 15 Titan UGR was crushed by Hotshots in Pasig City 135-98.



Macau BB - Blackwater 123-119

Bottom-ranked Black Bears managed to get a second victory on Tuesday night. This time they won against twelfth-ranked Bossing in Macau 123-119. It was a great evening for point guard Jenning Leung (183-1995) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Australian forward Ramon Cao (202-1997, college: Florida Coll.) helped adding 29 points and 10 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Canadian forward Christian David (198-1998, college: Butler) with 21 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Paul Zamar (180-1987) scored 21 points. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Bossing's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Macau (2-8) moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Titan UGR and Blackwater. Macau will meet higher ranked Terrafirma Dyip (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Blackwater will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Macau BB: L.Jenning 30+8reb+8ast, C.Damian 30+2reb+6ast, R.Cao 29+10reb+3ast, M.Tony 11+22reb, P.Shackelford 11+2reb+1ast, C.Lao 6
Blackwater: Z.Paul 21+4reb+1ast, C.David 21+7reb, S.Barefield 18+3reb+1ast, A.CJ 14+3reb+1ast, M.David 14+6reb+2ast, A.BJ 12+4reb+5ast

Meralco Bolts - SM Beermen 92-103

Another exciting game was played in Manila between eighth ranked SM Beermen and 5th ranked Bolts where SM Beermen (5-5) won against Bolts (5-3) on the road 103-92. Bolts were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for center June Mar Fajardo (210-1989) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds. American forward Bennie Boatwright (208-1996, college: USC) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American center Marvin Jones (213-1993, college: Texas Southern) answered with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds and guard Chris Newsome (187-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) added 18 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Bolts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Hotshots. Meralco Bolts at the other side keep the fifth position with three games lost. SM Beermen will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Meralco Bolts' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Manila to the arena Ginebra Kings.
Top scorers:
SM Beermen: J.Fajardo 19+17reb, B.Bennie 16+11reb+4ast, C.Trollano 16+3reb+1ast, J.Perez 14+1ast, M.Tautuaa 12+8reb+1ast, R.Chris 9+5reb+2ast
Meralco Bolts: M.Jones 26+13reb+3ast, N.Chris 18+5reb+3ast, C.Banchero 12+2reb, C.CJ 12+5reb+2ast, M.Javee 9+2reb+2ast, H.Clifford 6+6reb

Hotshots - Titan UGR 135-98

There was no surprise in Pasig City where 11th ranked Risers (2-8) were crushed by eighth ranked Hotshots (5-5) 135-98 on Wednesday. Hotshots forced 43 Titan UGR turnovers and outrebounded them 783-430 including a 783-430 advantage in defensive rebounds. Hotshots looked well-organized offensively handing out 42 assists comparing to just 27 passes made by Titan UGR's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Hotshots made 15 blocks. It was a great evening for American power forward Clinton Chapman (208-1989, college: Texas, agency: Diamond Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 31 points, 7 assists and 6 steals. Naturalized American forward Zavier Lucero (198-1999, college: Cal Maritime) helped adding 19 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Four Hotshots players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Belgian-American forward Michael Gilmore (208-1995, college: VCU, agency: BIG) with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 assists and naturalized American guard Joshua Munzon (191-1995, college: CS Los Angeles) scored 24 points and 4 blocks. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hotshots moved-up to seventh place, which they share with SM Beermen. Titan UGR lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with eight games lost. They share it with Blackwater and Macau. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hotshots: C.Clinton 31+1reb+7ast, Z.Lucero 19+1reb+7ast, G.Javier 18+5ast, J.Lastimosa 16+1reb+3ast, Y.Andrada 11+2reb+1ast, P.Lee 9+1ast
Titan UGR: M.Gilmore 31+3reb+11ast, M.Joshua 24+1reb+2ast, B.Jerrick 12+1reb+3ast, F.Cade 8+2reb+2ast, J.Paolo 8, S.Bryan 7+1reb+1ast

NLEX RW - Rain or Shine 92-90

The biggest surprise took place in Makati City where host Warriors (8-2) edged league's leader Painters (8-2) 92-90 on Wednesday evening. It was a key game for the top position in the league. NLEX RW forced 44 Rain or Shine turnovers and outrebounded them 366-300 including a 366-300 advantage in defensive rebounds. NLEX RW looked well-organized offensively handing out 37 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when NLEX RW made 20 blocks. The best player for the winners was guard Robert Bolick (185-1995) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points, 5 assists and 11 steals. Haitian center Cady Lalanne (208-1992, college: UMass) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Jaylen Johnson (206-1996, college: Louisville, agency: Octagon Europe) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 assists and 8 steals and guard Adrian Nocum (183-1999) added 15 points respectively. Four Rain or Shine players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. NLEX RW keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Rain or Shine. Rain or Shine will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. NLEX RW will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked FiberXers in Makati.
Top scorers:
NLEX RW: B.Robert 30+1reb+5ast, L.Cady 21+4reb+10ast, J.Bahio 9+2reb+5ast, S.Winston 7+1reb+6ast, K.Racal 6+3ast, A.Semerad 6+1ast
Rain or Shine: J.Johnson 17+4reb+11ast, N.Adrian 15+1ast, C.Jhonard 11+3ast, C.Andrei 11+2ast, S.Leonard 9+2reb+2ast, M.Mike 8+2ast