NorthPort’s Dominant Performance
NorthPort Batang Pier secured their second consecutive win in the PBA Commissioner's Cup by defeating Terrafirma Dyip 113-101 at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo. Despite being shorthanded without import Ryan Richards and Christian Standhardinger, NorthPort showcased dominance and joined Hong Kong Eastern in the early league leadership.
Key Performers
- Kareem Jack: Delivered a stellar performance with 32 points and 15 rebounds in 35 minutes, overpowering Terrafirma's frontcourt.
- Arvin Tolentino: Recorded a triple-double with 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, complementing Jack's efforts.
- Supporting Players: Fran Yu, Joshua Munzon, and William Navarro added 13, 12, and 10 points, respectively.
Terrafirma’s Struggles
- Playing without an import, Terrafirma could not match NorthPort’s intensity, suffering their second consecutive loss.
- Vic Manuel, a recent acquisition, led Terrafirma with 23 points, five rebounds, and two assists.
- Other notable contributions came from Mark Nonoy (21 points, including 4/6 from three-point range), Stanley Pringle (15), and Kevin Ferrer (14).
Match Highlights
- Terrafirma managed to reduce the gap to 12 points in the end, but the scoreline did not reflect NorthPort's overwhelming control of the game.
- The game followed NorthPort's decisive 114-87 victory against the NLEX Road Warriors earlier in the week.
Upcoming Games
- NorthPort will face the Magnolia Hotshots on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
- Terrafirma aims for redemption against NLEX on Tuesday at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
Conclusion
NorthPort’s strong start highlights their depth and teamwork despite challenges, while Terrafirma faces early struggles in the conference, emphasizing the need for adjustments to turn their fortunes around.
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