MANILA, Philippines — Red-hot NorthPort didn’t miss a beat, coming out of a long break with a coast-to-coast romp over Talk ‘N Text, 112-96, to stay within the leaders’ pack in the PBA Philippine Cup yesterday at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
Arvin Tolentino captained the Batang Pier’s barrage, pouring 22 of his 29 points in the first half alone where they left the Tropang Giga off the dust with a massive 61-34 gap.JM Calma, who had an All-Star blast by becoming the new Obstacle Course Challenge king, collared 22 points and 13 rebounds while Joshua Munzon added 14 points.
“We’re a young team. Maraming mga bata sa team na talagang hungry and trying to prove something sa liga. ‘Yun ang malaking contributions kung bakit kami nagco-compete as a team and individuals also,” added Tolentino on the squad made up of a bevy of rookies, sophomores and junior cagers. Jhondie Quibol carded 39 points to lead Eastridge to a commanding 18-point spread over JBA Construction in the first round...
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