PBA Round 18 of Regular Season

There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in PBA. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

We should mention about the upset which took place in Macau, where higher ranked Masters (6-5) lost to twelfth ranked Black Bears (3-9) in a road game 98-105 on Wednesday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Macau made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was point guard Jenning Leung (183-1995) who scored 32 points and 5 assists. American-Mexican forward Tony Mitchell (203-1992, college: N.Texas) chipped in 13 points, 24 rebounds and 4 blocks. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward James Dickey III (208-1996, college: UNCG, agency: JCK Sports Group) who recorded 20 points, 22 rebounds and 8 assists. Masters' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Macau moved-up to eleventh place. Phoenix at the other side keeps the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Macau will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Phoenix will play at home against SM Beermen (#8) and is hoping to win this game.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Makati City. Local Dyip (4-8) was outscored by fourth ranked Bolts (8-3) 113-69. It was a good game for naturalized Australian power forward Brandon Bates (203-1997) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. CJ Cansino contributed with 13 points for the winners. Guard Paolo Hernandez (191) replied with 15 points and 6 rebounds for Terrafirma Dyip. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bolts have a solid three-game winning streak. Meralco Bolts moved-up to third place, which they share with Ginebra Kings. Terrafirma Dyip at the other side dropped to the tenth position with eight games lost. Meralco Bolts will play against Hotshots (#5) in Pasig City in the next round. Terrafirma Dyip will have a break next round.

In the last two games of round 18 Terrafirma Dyip was defeated by SM Beermen in Manila 126-110. Bottom-ranked Titan UGR was beaten by Rain or Shine at home 131-142.
The best stats of 18th round was 31 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists by Jaylen Johnson of Rain or Shine.



SM Beermen - Terrafirma Dyip 126-110

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Dyip's (4-8) road loss to eighth ranked Beermen (6-5) 110-126. SM Beermen had a 45-33 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists. Terrafirma Dyip was plagued by 27 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 30 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists (on 14-of-18 shooting from the field). American forward Bennie Boatwright (208-1996, college: USC) contributed with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Finnish power forward Mubashar Ali (213-1997, college: FMU, agency: BIG) replied with 28 points and 8 rebounds and guard Jerrick Ahanmisi (185-1997) added 24 points and 5 assists in the effort for Terrafirma Dyip. Five SM Beermen and four Terrafirma Dyip players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Terrafirma Dyip at the other side dropped to the tenth position with eight games lost. SM Beermen will play against Phoenix (#7) in Quezon in the next round. Terrafirma Dyip will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Terrafirma Dyip: M.Ali 28+8reb+2ast, A.Jerrick 24+3reb+5ast, B.JM 14+3reb, C.Geo 12+16reb, H.Paolo 9+5reb+8ast, P.Brent 9+3reb+1ast
SM Beermen: B.Bennie 33+10reb+7ast, J.Fajardo 30+16reb+4ast, J.Cruz 17+3reb+2ast, C.Trollano 17+6reb+5ast, J.Perez 15+3reb+2ast, M.Christopher 4

Macau BB - Phoenix 105-98

We should mention about the upset which took place in Macau, where higher ranked Masters (6-5) lost to twelfth ranked Black Bears (3-9) in a road game 98-105 on Wednesday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Macau made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was point guard Jenning Leung (183-1995) who scored 32 points and 5 assists. American-Mexican forward Tony Mitchell (203-1992, college: N.Texas) chipped in 13 points, 24 rebounds and 4 blocks. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward James Dickey III (208-1996, college: UNCG, agency: JCK Sports Group) who recorded 20 points, 22 rebounds and 8 assists and naturalized New Zealand forward Kenneth Tuffin (194-1997) added 27 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Masters' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Macau moved-up to eleventh place. Phoenix at the other side keeps the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Macau will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Phoenix will play at home against SM Beermen (#8) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Phoenix: T.Kenneth 27+8reb+2ast, J.Dickey III 20+22reb+8ast, J.Perkins 20+10reb+2ast, T.Tyler 13+3reb+3ast, E.Nelle 9+2reb+8ast, d.Santos John 4+1reb+3ast
Macau BB: L.Jenning 32+3reb+5ast, R.Cao 23+6reb, P.Shackelford 13+4reb+2ast, M.Tony 13+24reb, X.Chao 12+1reb, C.Damian 8+4reb+7ast

Terrafirma Dyip - Meralco Bolts 69-113

The game with biggest result difference took place in Makati City. Local Dyip (4-8) was outscored by fourth ranked Bolts (8-3) 113-69. Meralco Bolts dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Dyip's 34. Meralco Bolts players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Terrafirma Dyip's players. It was a good game for naturalized Australian power forward Brandon Bates (203-1997) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Guard CJ Cansino (188-1999) contributed with 13 points for the winners. Guard Paolo Hernandez (191) replied with 15 points and 6 rebounds and center Geo Chiu (208-2001) added 10 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks in the effort for Terrafirma Dyip. Five Meralco Bolts and four Terrafirma Dyip players 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. Bolts have a solid three-game winning streak. Meralco Bolts moved-up to third place, which they share with Ginebra Kings. Terrafirma Dyip at the other side dropped to the tenth position with eight games lost. Meralco Bolts will play against Hotshots (#5) in Pasig City in the next round. Terrafirma Dyip will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Terrafirma Dyip: H.Paolo 15+6reb+1ast, M.Ahanmisi 12+1reb+2ast, C.Geo 10+12reb, B.JM 10+7reb, A.Jerrick 6+4reb+4ast, A.Ben 5+4reb
Meralco Bolts: C.Newsome 14+2reb+1ast, J.Marvin 14+2reb+1ast, C.Cansino 13+4reb+1ast, J.Mocon 11+3reb, K.Quinto 11+1reb+2ast, B.Bates 11+12reb+1ast

Titan UGR - Rain or Shine 131-142

No shocking result in a game in Pasig City where third ranked Painters (9-3) defeated bottom-ranked Risers (2-10) 142-131. Rain or Shine dominated down low during the game scoring 86 of its points in the paint compared to Risers's 58. Rain or Shine outrebounded Titan UGR 66-50 including 20 on the offensive glass. Rain or Shine players were unselfish on offense dishing 42 assists comparing to just 24 passes made by Titan UGR's players. Titan UGR was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for American center Jaylen Johnson (206-1996, college: Louisville, agency: Octagon Europe) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Naturalized American swingman Caelan Tiongson (196-1992, college: Biola, CA) contributed with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Bryan Sajonia replied with 23 points and 4 assists and naturalized American guard Joshua Munzon (191-1995, college: CS Los Angeles) added 21 points in the effort for Titan UGR. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rain or Shine moved-up to second place. Titan UGR lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Titan UGR: S.Bryan 23+3reb+4ast, M.Joshua 21+4reb+3ast, Y.Fran 17+4reb+7ast, D.Aris 15+6reb+2ast, B.Jerrick 12+5reb, V.Rolfe Pessumal 12+3reb+2ast
Rain or Shine: J.Jaylen 31+11reb+7ast, T.Caelan 18+6reb+6ast, C.Manaytay 18+8reb+4ast, A.Nocum 14+3ast, L.Santillan 14+12reb+1ast, D.Cuajao 8+2reb+2ast