The Terrafirma Dyip (1-1) got a strong boost from their bench, defeating the NLEX Road Warriors (1-1) with a score of 97-91. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Fuel Masters withstood multiple comeback attempts from the San Miguel Beermen (0-2) to claim a 109-103 win on October 12.
TOP PERFORMERS OF THE DAY:
Junemar Fajardo SMB C 19 PTS | 22 REB | 4 AST | 56.4 FPS
JMF continues to set the standard, scoring at least 18 points for the second-straight game and shooting 14-for-23 to start the conference. He also finished with double-digit totals in both offensive and defensive rebounds. The only downside is his poor free-throw shooting, as he’s just 9-of-19 in the first two games.
Paolo Hernandez TER SG 13 PTS | 7 REB | 6 STL | 41.4 FPS
Hernandez continues his sharp two-way play in this conference. Offensively, he’s shot 7-for-10 from two and also scored in double figures for the second straight game. Defensively, he’s averaging 4.5 stocks per game.
Mark Nonoy TER PG 6 PTS | 7 REB | 13 AST | 32.9 FPS
Nonoy had a rough scoring night, going 2-for-7 from the field and at the line. But both his rebounding and playmaking have been on point, averaging 5.5 rebounds and 9 assists to start the conference.
John Brylle Bahio NLX PF 14 PTS | 11 REB | 3 AST | 31.7 FPS
Bahio struggled with foul trouble in the first half and had a limited impact for most of the game. However, he came out strong in the final quarter, scoring 9 points, and recorded his second straight double-double in the conference.
Kainoa Bryson Ballungay PHX C 14 PTS | 8 REB | 1 BLK | 31.1 FPS
Kai started strong with 10 points in the first half and finished with his fifth-straight double-digit scoring game since the last conference.
Ricci Paolo Rivero PHX SF 16 PTS | 7 REB | 3 AST | 28.9 FPS
Rivero had a brilliant offensive performance, leading the team in scoring with an impressive 5-for-10 shooting from the field and 6-for-8 from the line. However, consistency remains an issue, as he has scored in double figures only twice in nine games dating back to last conference.
Evan Heinrich Nelle PHX PG 9 PTS | 3 REB | 10 AST | 28.6 FPS
Nelle didn’t see much of a role with NorthPort last conference, but continues to make a strong impact off the bench for the Fuel Masters. He’s averaging 9 points and 7 assists this conference.
John Matthew Bravo TER SF 18 PTS | 8 REB | 1 AST | 28.1 FPS
The rookie has played really well in his first two games, hitting a total of 5 three-pointers and also recording at least 8 rebounds.
Jaymar Perez SMB SF 17 PTS | 4 REB | 2 STL | 27.8 FPS
Perez came off the bench as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. He was efficient inside the arc, shooting 70% from two, but struggled from the three-point area, missing all five of his attempts.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE DAY:
Mark Louie Sangalang TER PF 11 PTS | 7 REB | 1 AST
Sangalang had a quiet first half but found his rhythm after the break. However, he hasn’t been as productive this conference compared to last, when he led the team with 17.3 points and nearly 8 rebounds per game.
