Star opens Governors Cup with rout of Blackwater
MANILA, Philippines -- PJ Simon exploded for 20 points off the bench as the Star Hotshots routed the Blackwater Elite, 103-86, to open their campaign in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.
It was a slow start for the Hotshots, as they trailed 0-6 early in the game, but they recovered quickly and surged to a 28-22 advantage at the end of the opening frame.
Star settled for a 75-68 lead at the end of the third period, but the Hotshots went out to outscore the Elite, 28-18, to completely break the game open.
"We just tried to limit them to under 90 points. 'Yun ang goal namin, and na-achieve naman namin," said Star coach Chito Victolero. "We tightened our defense in the second half. Good thing na pag maganda depensa namin, maganda rin ang nagyayari sa opensa namin."
Aside from Simon, four other Star players scored in double-digits, with import Cinmeon Bowers tallying 15 points, eight rebounds, and five assists in just under 30 minutes of action.
Allein Maliksi also scored 15 points, and Ian Sangalang had 14 points and five boards off the bench.
Source: http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/07/23/17/pba-star-opens-governors-cup-with-rout-of-blackwater
It was a slow start for the Hotshots, as they trailed 0-6 early in the game, but they recovered quickly and surged to a 28-22 advantage at the end of the opening frame.
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| PJ Simon led Star with 20 points. PBA Media Bureau |
"We just tried to limit them to under 90 points. 'Yun ang goal namin, and na-achieve naman namin," said Star coach Chito Victolero. "We tightened our defense in the second half. Good thing na pag maganda depensa namin, maganda rin ang nagyayari sa opensa namin."
Aside from Simon, four other Star players scored in double-digits, with import Cinmeon Bowers tallying 15 points, eight rebounds, and five assists in just under 30 minutes of action.
Allein Maliksi also scored 15 points, and Ian Sangalang had 14 points and five boards off the bench.
Source: http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/07/23/17/pba-star-opens-governors-cup-with-rout-of-blackwater
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