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#PBA2015 PREVIEW: BLACKWATER ELITE vs BGY. GINEBRA KINGS – PAMPAGANA: PABANGO KONTRA ALAK
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Ano ba ang mas maiging pampagana — ang pabango tulad ng Blackwater o ang alak tulad ng Ginebra? Magkakaalaman na!
The Elite are coming off a stinging loss to GLO, who manhandled them, 101-78. They weren’t able to contain the shooting of Terrence Romeo and the dominance of Calvin Warner. In this game, they’ll have to contend with an even deeper and bigger team. How will they respond?
On the other end, the Gin Kings are coming off a rousing Manila Clasico win over PUR. The triple tower combo of Mike Dunigan, Greg Slaugher, and Japeth Aguilar worked wonders in that one, with LA Tenorio and Mac Baracael providing support from the perimeter. Can they continue their balanced play against an upset-conscious team like Blackwater?
Here are some things to watch in this game:
- KUYA MARCUS vs MAD MIKE
The marquee match-up will surely between the imports of both teams — Marcus Douthit and Mike Dunigan. Both guys have been imports in the Commish Cup in the past and both actually played for the Air21 Express in their previous tours of duty. They have similar stats right now, but it seems like Dunigan is the feistier fellow based on their latest games.
Douthit stats: 19.6ppg, 13.6rpg, 3.2apg, 1.2spg, 2.4bpg, 48.0 FG%
Dunigan stats: 22.7ppg, 12.8rpg, 2.5apg, 1.0spg, 0.8bpg, 41.1 FG%
- HERUELA ON THE RISE
One guy who has been on the rise for Blackwater is Cebu product Brian Heruela. After not being on any roster to start the season, it seems the third round pick in the 2014 PBA Draft has found a home with the Elite. He is among the more effective playmakers so far in the conference, putting up numbers in terms of scoring, rebounding, and assists.
Comm Cup stats: 10.7ppg, 5.3rpg, 5.3apg, 1.7spg, 47.3 3pt%
vs GLO: 17pts, 3rebs, 7asts, 1 triple, 50.0 FG%
- FAUNDO NEUTRALIZED
Another Bryan/Brian who has been an important cog for Blackwater is Bryan Faundo. Faundo has played well through his first five games this conference, but he struggled in the team’s previous game, putting up just 4 points and 6 rebounds against the Batang Pier. Without a doubt, he needs to produce if the Elite are to have a shot against Ginebra and if they are to surprise more teams down the line.
Comm Cup stats: 13.3ppg, 6.3rpg, 48.1 FG%
vs GLO: 4pts, 6rebs, 20.0 FG%
- ELITE OUTGUNNED & OUTREBOUNDED
Perhaps the biggest reason Blackwater lost to GlobalPort was the fact they were just outshot by the Batang Pier. The Blackwater defense allowed GLO to shoot 42.2% from the field. They allowed Terrence Romeo to take 20 shots from the floor as well. They just were not able to really play good denial and lockdown defense on GLO. They were also grossly outrebounded, 74-45.
FG Shooting: BLA – 35.6%, GLO – 42.2%
Rebounding: BLA – 45, GLO – 74
- GREGZILLA AWAKES
Greg Slaughter has been solid for Ginebra this conference, and he was a huge factor for Ginebra dominating PUR in their previous game. Greg recorded a near double-double and also made plays for his teammates. He is slowly morphing into the kind of franchise player Ginebra can consistently count on.
Comm Cup stats: 16.8ppg, 8.3rpg, 2.3apg, 52.0 FG%
vs PUR: 19pts, 8rebs, 4asts, 1stl, 1blk, 58.3 FG%
- JAPETH REAPPEARS
Japeth Aguilar hasn’t really been showing up for Ginebra this conference. He has sort of disappeared since Dunigan came in. He has struggled to find his niche, but that changed, at least for one night, against PUR, where he put up his first double-double of the conference. Is this a sign he has finally found a way to be effective alongside Greg and Mike? We’ll see.
Comm Cup stats: 3.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 19.0 FG%
vs PUR: 10ts, 10rebs, 2asts, 1blk, 28.6 FG%
- TERRIFIC TENYENTE
LA Tenorio was another guy who also did well against PUR. He struggled a bit in first three games this conference, but it seems he has really been able to get into a groove. His numbers from his last three games are far better than his production from his first three games.
First 3 games: 6.3ppg, 3.0apg, 2.7spg, 25.0 FG%, 0.7 triples per game
Last 3 games: 13.7ppg, 6.3apg, 2.3spg, 53.8 FG%, 1.3 triples per game
- THE LITTLE THINGS
By doing a lot of little things, Ginebra was able to dominate Purefoods in Manila Clasico. GIN outworked PUR on the boards. They had better ball movement. They also played better defense. All these simple things added up as Ginebra recorded its third win in six games and handed Purefoods its third loss in seven outings. Speaking of little, pint-sized playmaker Emman Monfort also came up big with 9 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists for Ginebra.
Rebounding: GIN – 45, PUR – 36
Assists: GIN 23, PUR – 17
Defense: GIN 9 stls and forcing 18 PUR turnovers
FT shooting: GIN – 91.7 FT%, PUR – 58.3 FT%
Eman Monfort stats: 3.4ppg, 1.8rpg, 2.0apg, 1.0spg, 46.7 FG%
vs PUR: 9pts, 7rebs, 5asts, 3stls, 57.1 FG%
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