PBA Game Highlights: NLEX edges NorthPort in overtime
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00:00 At forward, number two, J.M. Kalma.
00:03 And at center, from Toguegarao, Kageya, number 37,
00:07 Dami Kuntambai.
00:09 Head coach at north board is Bonny Tan, number 10,
00:12 Sean Anthony.
00:14 And from Santa Ana, Bampanga, at center, number two,
00:18 Michael Miranda.
00:20 Head coach for NLEX is Frankie Lim.
00:23 --is going to be a big factor here.
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00:26 the official motorcycle of the PBA.
00:28 Welcome to the show.
00:30 This is "Filipinas Live" and on PBA Rush, the Philippine Cups.
00:34 And of course, with the all-Philippine conference,
00:36 coach, normally the locals who were
00:38 scoring in the previous conferences do a lot better.
00:41 Just like that guy, Enon Valdez.
00:44 You know, they've been really patient executing their sets.
00:47 As you can see, having Wollick managing or weaving
00:51 through the defense that Northport is.
00:53 Let's take a look at that again, coach,
00:55 as we take a look at the early dominance here of a--
00:58 He didn't have as healthy of a conference
01:00 as he would have liked last time around.
01:02 But then seeing him on the floor again,
01:04 I'm sure he's excited to get going here.
01:07 We've mentioned, yeah, [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
01:11 So even if you're going to--
01:13 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
01:15 Anthony, the stunner step going inside.
01:19 Kisses every inch of the rim, but goes out.
01:21 It's still Enon Valdez, who goes in and gets the unwon.
01:24 Enon Valdez took advantage of when Sean Anthony missed
01:28 that shot.
01:29 He was there in the right position
01:32 to get that offensive rebound.
01:33 And now a possible end-1 opportunity.
01:37 Enon already with four.
01:38 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
01:39 They're going to be hoping that the jumper production is also
01:43 as big.
01:45 Oh, and what a blocker from Arvin Tolentino, his second one
01:48 here.
01:49 And great feed to Chris Rosales for the easiest point of the--
01:53 and keep the time out here for the next Road Warriors.
01:56 Baser Amir navigating through the picks.
01:59 I'm working on Chris Rosales.
02:01 Baser with that drive going inside
02:03 and scoring his first two here for the next Road Warriors.
02:05 That's a solid performance coming from Baser Amir.
02:09 It's sort of a hope coming together with his college
02:12 coach, Frankie Lynch.
02:14 So you'll see that the potential or a new lease of life
02:18 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
02:20 [CHEERING]
02:22 Alim Bulanadi getting going again here
02:24 for Northport, Patang Pier.
02:26 We talked about Baser Amir a while ago.
02:28 In fact, I talked about him in the pregame.
02:30 And Baser reunited with coach Frankie.
02:33 Remember, Baser was the star among stars
02:37 in his old Sapeda days.
02:39 And they're going to be hoping he rediscovers
02:41 that type of confidence and star power here.
02:43 But as I say that, a turnover.
02:45 Bulanadi going inside, getting a two.
02:49 And apart from that, so active on defense.
02:52 He's feeling it, coach.
02:53 And he checked [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
02:55 after that steal attempt, a turnover.
02:59 That's a great move inside for Pasqual.
03:01 Jake Pasqual and also Dave Marcello,
03:03 the veteran guys on this team.
03:06 Marcello feeding Pasqual inside.
03:08 Four points for Amir.
03:10 That was a good high-low readoff coming
03:11 from the two bigs of coach Frankie Lynch,
03:15 trying to put in the numbers.
03:18 They started off pretty well in this game.
03:20 And we see now Dave Marcello finishing
03:23 and keeping the ball alive.
03:25 That, for the last four points, Lucero, again,
03:30 we missed watching him on the floor in the PBA.
03:33 As Buenaventura gets an easy two.
03:35 Great feed there from Chris Rosales.
03:37 Nermal with a tip to Miranda.
03:40 Nieto tries to end this with a bucket.
03:43 But what a block there from Lucero.
03:44 That's what he's going to give you.
03:46 29-25 at the end of the first quarter.
03:50 Can't get it to fall from beyond the arc.
03:52 Nieto.
03:53 Oh, fast telegraph there to Chris Rosales.
03:55 Will Navarro, the feed to Lucero.
03:57 A touch pass and great ball movement
03:59 coming from the Northport Baton Pierre.
04:01 They're now going a bit smaller here,
04:03 talking about the Northport Baton Pierre.
04:05 Will Navarro almost lost it.
04:06 And hands it off to Zamar.
04:08 Seven seconds on the shot clock.
04:09 Puts up for three.
04:11 Zamar, back to brand new.
04:14 So take a three.
04:15 Can't get it to fall.
04:16 Pasqual to Nikka Nieto.
04:19 Oh, cherry picking here.
04:20 Semrad gets an easy two.
04:22 [INAUDIBLE]
04:24 Navarro on the drive.
04:25 Fouled by Sean Anthony.
04:27 That's going to be continuation and one.
04:30 Will Navarro, a confident shot, not getting any rusted.
04:36 Being away for a while.
04:39 The show double to Robert Bollick,
04:40 who feeds Nieto, who was open for a second.
04:44 That's an assist for Bollick.
04:45 That's a three for Nieto.
04:46 [INAUDIBLE]
04:53 Brand new.
04:54 [INAUDIBLE]
04:55 Inside.
04:55 The buck, the spin, and the finish.
04:58 The confidence, the calmness of an Arvin Tolentino,
05:01 it feels like the game has finally
05:03 slowed down for this year, man.
05:04 It's more of about execution and Arvin Tolentino
05:07 now reading off what the defense has been giving him.
05:11 It's really going to be tough for the number one scoring
05:13 local, for the North Port, to get those easy baskets.
05:18 Arvin Tolentino's one of the big reasons why they do have the lead
05:20 here, coach.
05:22 The defense is going to be set up
05:24 because a lot of players are worried
05:25 about their particular man.
05:27 As we see this attack coming from Dave Marcello,
05:32 the second quarter.
05:33 That's why it's really fun to see both of these teams
05:35 really moving the ball around and trying to get guys open.
05:39 Oh, and what a block there coming from Arvin Tolentino.
05:42 [WHISTLE]
05:44 And it leads to three from Chris Rosales, but it doesn't fall.
05:48 Valdez, now running the floor, falling on his right.
05:51 He feeds Robert Pollock.
05:52 Left open, pulls up for three.
05:54 Can't get it to go.
05:56 Getting open, looks here, coach.
05:57 Just not falling.
05:59 Arvin Tolentino.
06:00 Oh, what a feed to Jay Calma.
06:03 Arvin Tolentino, solid and steady.
06:06 He's really going to read off as we
06:08 look at this finish coming from Dave Marcello,
06:11 because Arvin Tolentino's door, and then finishing off
06:15 [INAUDIBLE]
06:16 Off the bench, as we see now, [INAUDIBLE]
06:19 finally seeing the floor for NLEX Road Warriors.
06:23 Tolentino had to hoist that up, as Valdez will go on the attack
06:28 using his body, getting the bucket and one.
06:31 Just one guy, [INAUDIBLE]
06:34 He's really going to muscle his way in,
06:37 and trying to bruise his way in and finish off.
06:40 I can't wait to see what you're going to wear in the next season
06:44 for the UAP, coach, as Olar gets his first two
06:48 for the NLEX Road Warriors.
06:49 That was a good read.
06:50 JK Valdez on the dribble handoff.
06:52 Eight blocks, as we mentioned a while ago.
06:54 None yet for the NLEX Road Warriors.
06:57 A quick turnover here.
06:58 Paraiso playing a quick [INAUDIBLE]
07:01 Will go in and get an easy two.
07:03 But one thing that he adjusted on,
07:05 and you were talking about it, [INAUDIBLE]
07:08 So he kind of slowed him down, but you still
07:10 see the potential in that, as we see another turnover.
07:13 Paraskopo na ng NLEX.
07:15 Lucero going inside, and that's an easy two.
07:19 Xavier Lucero.
07:20 To have a chance to win in their first game of the All-Filipino
07:24 Conference.
07:25 And a turnover here, and who comes away with it?
07:27 It's Valdez, who calls in for the slam.
07:29 Take a look at the smile on his face.
07:35 Enoch Valdez enjoyed that one.
07:38 Who is he staring down to?
07:40 Parang may galit, eh.
07:41 Ikaw, ata ko, Che.
07:42 [LAUGHTER]
07:45 And you know, I'm sure he wanted to put on a show for you,
07:48 too, bro.
07:49 Just Robert Pollock goes inside to score another two.
07:52 Enoch Valdez, he is a spark plug, a live wire here,
08:00 for the NLEX Road Warriors, as Borgnati gets a two back.
08:07 Before they do that.
08:09 Let's take a look at this again.
08:10 Valdez with the slam, best move of the game.
08:15 Robert Pollock.
08:17 Trying to beat Atolar inside, but it falls to Pascual.
08:22 Jake Pascual.
08:23 Take another look at that here, as Pascual
08:26 will take it and claim it.
08:29 Four point lead for the NLEX Road Warriors.
08:31 Somebody who'd shoot well from the outside,
08:33 just to counter that zone defense
08:36 that NLEX has been putting in.
08:37 Ooh, Jake Pascual, great spin move.
08:40 Atolar there to clean it up.
08:42 Atolar.
08:43 Take what's given, as Pacer Amer can't get that ball.
08:46 Muzong will try to run the break against Robert Pollock.
08:50 Goes in between Amer and Pollock, and scoring a two.
08:53 A way to counter that zone defense of NLEX
08:56 is off of stop, you have to run.
08:59 Robert Pollock pulls up for three.
09:00 Sorry I cut you off, coach.
09:02 But then talking about running, Muzong ran too far.
09:05 Yes.
09:06 He was Cherick picking on that one,
09:09 and he has to pay because NLEX was
09:11 able to get that extra possession and an extra basket
09:14 for Robert Pollock.
09:15 Muzong got too excited.
09:17 Two shots, look at this replay coming from Robert Pollock.
09:22 Yeah, that game, shown a double.
09:25 Great find inside to Atolar, but unable to get that ball.
09:28 Pascual again, but there's still nothing.
09:31 Atolar, erased by Lucero.
09:35 Muzong attacking from the corner, working on Pascual.
09:38 The veteran staying in front, what a find there to the corner.
09:41 That's an open look, and that's a good three.
09:44 Third quarter.
09:46 Very exciting third quarter, coach.
09:47 Very open down, very cardiac, very cardio.
09:50 As Pascual gets the two to both.
09:52 Finally, somebody slowing things down with the basketball.
09:56 It won't take long before Coach Frank
09:58 Lim brings his best player to finish this game.
10:02 John Anthony missing out there, and Lucero
10:05 collects the rebound and hands it off to Torentino.
10:08 Bolinari runs to the corner.
10:09 Torentino will wait for everyone else.
10:11 Nope, he goes in by himself instead.
10:13 Bucket in one.
10:16 He always uses his smartness.
10:19 Will Navarro.
10:21 Oh, the spin inside.
10:22 Oh, trying to feed Lucero.
10:23 That would've been a great highlight,
10:25 but the pass was too hot.
10:27 And brand new.
10:28 Oh, Robert Bolin getting the three to go.
10:31 Asking for continuation, then Robert Bolin
10:35 with the most veteran moves.
10:38 The moment he hears that whistle, he throws the ball.
10:41 And I'm sure he's been looking for an option here.
10:45 That's Miranda finding Flores, and Flores finishes inside.
10:51 And you have a support group in Munson, also
10:54 with [INAUDIBLE] Flores.
10:55 So a lot of good things are bound
10:57 to happen for Northport.
10:58 Oh, Robert Bolin kept the ball and avoided everyone
11:03 in a red shirt.
11:03 Just to make sure you're not going to get an easy basket,
11:06 as we look at this, you know, Robert Bolin
11:10 having another opportunity at the basket.
11:14 Sean Anthony left open, pulls up for three, and gets it to go.
11:17 There's a big bucket there for Sean Anthony.
11:21 Dave Marcello, going to get Robert Bolin.
11:23 Will Navarro back in his ball game.
11:25 Sean Anthony going inside, barreling in for two.
11:29 Tolentino, has Valdez in front of him.
11:37 Going inside, finishes strong.
11:41 He was telling Tino Valdez just to keep your hand up,
11:44 which he did.
11:45 You know, you'd rather have the challenge shot,
11:48 keeping your hand up, and making sure
11:50 that you're not going to give Arvin Tolentino
11:52 an end when opportunity.
11:54 Pollock, having Nieto, attacking the close out,
12:00 brushes off one defender.
12:01 Semarad in the corner, and Semarad
12:03 gets a three and a buzzer.
12:06 And on the other end, Nieto brushed off one defender,
12:10 and Semarad shooting from his spot.
12:13 Matt Nieto patiently waiting for the opportunity to--
12:18 We go to Tolentino, Semarad in front of him.
12:20 He pulls up for three straight away, and--
12:22 Oh, what a big three from Arvin Tolentino.
12:27 Four second difference in shot and game plan.
12:29 Let's take a look at that again, coach.
12:30 Arvin Tolentino not waiting for that ball screen to happen.
12:34 And Semarad for--
12:36 Tolentino against Semarad, 11 seconds on the game clock.
12:40 Tolentino driving inside, barrels in for two.
12:44 Pollock, timeout, and Licks.
12:48 As you can notice on that play, the coaching staff
12:52 of Northport was signaling a play.
12:54 Yeah, but Pollock lost the handle.
12:57 He'll wait for the last second.
12:59 Robert Pollock, the jumper, Pollock, no good,
13:02 and we go into overtime.
13:04 98 all here at the big dome.
13:06 And then unable to get that to fall.
13:10 If you're an index, you want the ball--
13:13 The lineup is going to be crucial for both of these teams.
13:16 And also, you've mentioned about the energy, which is really
13:20 needed to finish off this ball game.
13:24 Semarad going inside.
13:27 Pollock working on Zamark.
13:31 Valdez, great ball movement, but even better defense
13:34 coming from the Northport Batanguer.
13:37 Tolentino, Dave Marcello right in front of him.
13:41 He likes his matchup.
13:42 Tolentino going inside, no fouls as the referee.
13:45 Ball falls away of Ed Licks.
13:47 William Navarro attacking Nieto.
13:49 He has a size advantage here.
13:50 Who does he look for?
13:52 Nani thought about it, drives inside, the feed,
13:55 and a finish.
13:57 But the ball stays with Northport.
13:59 Brand new.
14:00 [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
14:02 Size advantage there in a block from Robert Pollock.
14:05 They keep playing.
14:05 Pollock pulls up for three.
14:12 And Pollock with the tap, finds Marcello and one.
14:15 [INAUDIBLE]
14:20 Those are back to back to back possessions
14:22 that he was able to keep that basketball alive.
14:25 Now giving it to Dave Marcello, finishing off.
14:30 To help force overtime, what does he have here?
14:33 Tolentino will pull up for three straight away.
14:35 That time left it short.
14:36 Bulnadi keeps it alive, but a turn over here.
14:39 And Nicks has it.
14:42 And they play on Seminard with a touchdown.
14:46 107-100 is going to be the final score in just a bit
14:50 as the Northport Batangbear fall to the Ed Licks Road Warriors
14:54 in their first contest here today.
14:55 Great overtime game here.