{"id":216757,"date":"2019-05-30T22:10:19","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T02:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=216757"},"modified":"2019-05-30T22:10:19","modified_gmt":"2019-05-31T02:10:19","slug":"tnt-experiences-first-commissioners-cup-loss-after-northport-bags-win-number-three","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2019\/05\/30\/tnt-experiences-first-commissioners-cup-loss-after-northport-bags-win-number-three\/","title":{"rendered":"TNT experiences first Commissioner\u2019s Cup loss after NorthPort bags win number three"},"content":{"rendered":"
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“Final: 110 – 86 in favor of the NorthPort Batang Pier! Best Player: Stanley Pringle with 22 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists #PBALabanKungLaban” (Photo<\/a>: PBA<\/a>\/Facebook<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

NorthPort Batang Pier remains on top of their game and unbeaten after serving the Talk N\u2019 Text KaTropa their first 2019 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner\u2019s Cup loss, 110-86, last Wednesday, May 29 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stanley Pringle made his way back on court for Northport after being away due to surgery in the bone spurs of his right ankle, successful with 5-of-8 shooting and a total of 22 points. Rookie Robert Bolick totalled 21 points, while import Prince Ibeh had a double-double of 18 points and 20 rebounds. Sean Anthony, Von Lanete, and Mo Tautuaa contributed 13, 12, and 11 points respectively as well. On the other hand, Troy Rosario fought hard to keep Talk N\u2019 Text unbeaten with 22 points, aided by teammate RR Pogoy, who had 19. Terrence Jones and Jayson Castro chipped 17 and 10 points as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

NorthPort coach Pido Jarencio told the press after the game in Filipino, \u201cI don\u2019t have much to say because we almost played a perfect game especially on defense. Our defense was great especially on Terrence Jones,\u201d referring to limiting the player who usually averages 42. He added, \u201cSean Anthony and Mo Tautuaa were switching. They restrained the high-scoring import. Our mindset is to play good defense,\u201d elaborating, \u201cAt the same time, Stanley\u2019s return was beautiful. It\u2019s just timing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In reference to that, Pringle admitted that he still isn\u2019t completely recovered and plans to improve in the succeeding games, telling the media, \u201cIt\u2019s coming back. Maybe two more games, I can maybe play the whole game again. I\u2019m just waiting, trying to be patient.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

NorthPort will try to continue their winning streak as they face defending champions Barangay Ginebra on Saturday, June 1 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Talk N\u2019 Text, on the other hand, will try to get back to their winning ways as they face the Phoenix pulse Fuelmasters the day after at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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