Here are players who made the biggest impact on August 8 and the stats to prove it.
TOP PERFORMERS OF THE DAY:
Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson TNT PF 19 PTS | 12 REB | 2 STL | 40.4 FPS
Despite his shooting struggles, Hollis-Jefferson is still getting the job done, scoring around the 20-point mark in every game so far. He has been even more dependable on the boards, reaching double figures for the third time while averaging 3.7 offensive rebounds.
Kobey Lam MGP SG 24 PTS | 9 REB | 1 BLK | 40.3 FPS
Lam was one of the few bright spots for Macau against SMB. He took charge on the scoring end, converting efficiently from two, knocking down three triples, and also sinking all seven of his free throws to lead the team in scoring. Through eight games this conference, he is averaging nearly 17 points while shooting 54% from two and 48% from deep.
June Mar Fajardo SMB C 9 PTS | 11 REB | 2 STL | 35.2 FPS
Playing just 22 minutes, the nine-time MVP still stuffed the stat sheet and narrowly missed his third double-double of the conference. While he hasn’t done much scoring lately, he continues to make a massive impact by providing whatever his team needs to win.
Tirrell Dwayne Brown II TGR PF 14 PTS | 11 REB | 3 BLK | 35.2 FPS
This was another solid two-way outing from the Titan import. Offensively, while he registered a conference-low in scoring, Brown still shot efficiently, going 6-for-13 from the field. Defensively, he finished second in rebounding while leading all players in blocks. However, this performance was far from clean, as he committed seven turnovers.
Celedonio Trollano SMB SF 17 PTS | 6 AST | 2 STL | 34.6 FPS
Not only did Trollano deliver in scoring, but he also filled the stat sheet, notably finishing with a game-high in assists. Through eight games this conference, he has played exceptionally well, averaging 16.6 points while shooting 57% from two and 44% from distance.
Jordan Timothy Heading TNT SG 23 PTS | 2 REB | 5 AST | 31.9 FPS
Though he missed their last two games with a shoulder injury, he picked up right where he left off, posting his third consecutive 20-point performance. He was effective from everywhere on the court, shooting 5-of-8 from two-point range and 4-of-8 from deep while adding a conference-high in assists.
Brandon Arnell Ganuelas-Rosser TNT PF 19 PTS | 4 REB | 4 AST | 31.8 FPS
Playing in just his third game of the conference after being sidelined early with an injury, BGR did more than just find his rhythm—he exploded for a season-high performance on an incredible 8-for-10 shooting from two. Though he’s not known as a scorer, he could have more games like this while TNT remains shorthanded.
Rey Benedict Nambatac TNT PG 14 PTS | 5 REB | 8 AST | 31.0 FPS
Though his offensive production has declined recently, Nambatac still maintained a strong impact by contributing across the secondary categories. That was especially true today in the playmaking department, where he recorded a new season-high in assists.
John Bryan Sajonia TGR SG 13 PTS | 3 AST | 3 STL | 26.7 FPS
The Titan guard has established himself as one of the team’s top contributors this conference. Through their first eight games, he’s put up 12.5 points on 55% shooting from two with 1.5 steals per contest.
Kim Cyril Aurin TNT SF 12 PTS | 7 REB | 1 STL | 24.9 FPS
For most of the conference, the forward has delivered offensively for TNT. He did the same today, shooting 4-for-5 from two-point range while finishing as one of the team’s top rebounders. More notably, he’s shaping up to be a serious threat from long range, shooting 13-for-23 over their last five games.
Jericho Xavier Cruz SMB SG 14 PTS | 1 REB | 5 AST | 22.7 FPS
For just the second time this conference, Cruz hit double digits in scoring. He provided a solid offensive spark, converting 3-for-6 on two-pointers and finally knocking down a three-pointer after missing all of his ten attempts over their last six games.
Jose Antonio Quitevis Jr. TNT SG 4 PTS | 5 REB | 3 STL | 19.0 FPS
Despite playing just 10 minutes today, the rookie guard still made a strong defensive impact. He finished with his best rebounding output in two weeks and also raised his average to 2.5 steals over his last six games.
Roger Ray Pogoy TNT SF 4 PTS | 3 AST | 2 STL | 15.9 FPS
The TNT guard was back in the lineup today after missing their last two games because of a MCL injury. While he was quiet offensively, he still managed to make a positive impact by contributing across the board.
Jerrick John Balanza TGR SF 13 PTS | 1 REB | 4 AST | 15.2 FPS
The only problem for Balanza today was his five turnovers, but he had a solid game regardless. He was especially effective on the scoring end, going 4-for-5 from two-point range and adding a three-pointer to bring his five-game average to 11.6 points.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE DAY:
Jerrick Vincent Ahanmisi SMB SG 5 PTS | 3 REB | 2 AST | 10.6 FPS
Struggling to find a rhythm, the SMB guard finished with another frustrating performance on offense. He’s completely gone cold from the three-point area lately, going 3-for-16 over their last three games.
