TNT take (1-0) after beating Bolts in opening game
Manila, Philippines – Series opener between TNT v’s Meralco Bolts
Yesterday, September 27, 2016 is a battle of the number 1 seed and the 4 seeded Meralco Bolts on Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). If the main gunner of TNT point guards needs to put 42 points (Jason Castro) in quarter final vs the Phoenix. Not this time as the TNT players equally contribute to their game 1 win.
Photo source PBA inquirer
Story of the Game
Meralco Bolts didn’t have any problems in the first half, as they have answered whenever the top seeded team scored a basket. After the buzzer of the first quarter Bolts only outscored by only 1 point (24-23) going to the next quarter. Even the 6 made 3 point basket of (TNT) in the first half, it doesn’t hurt the Meralco Bolts as they only behind by 2 points in the half (45-43).
Going into the third quarter the Bolts had tied the score (45-45) but that was the closest score Meralco made, Asian import (Michael Madanly) made a consecutive basket to lead 5 points (45-50). This time the TNT made a big run that ended 17 points lead in the 3rd quarter (84-67). Going to 4th quarter Meralco Bolts don’t have any run to make the score close enough, as the TNT continues to dominate the game inside and out. Even the big output of (Allen Durham) with 26 points and 21 rebounds it doesn’t hurt the TNT as they put 2 to 3 defenders towards the Durham in the end of the game.
Quarters score:
24-23, 45-43, 84-67, 113-95
Leading Scorer
TNT – Madanly 22, Rosario 16, Ammons 15, Castro 14, De Ocampo 12, Fonacier 9, Williams 8
MERALCO– Durham 26, Hodge 16, Dillinger 12, Alapag 8, Amer 8, Hugnatan 8
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