The elimination round has ended and we now see the top contenders of the league clinch the Top 4 slots with a twice to beat advantage heading to the quarterfinal stage of the PBA Governor's Cup. 8 Teams will slug it out for the right to advance to the semi-final round. Excitement and anticipation fills the air as every game counts for every team with a goal of capturing the coveted Governor's Cup crown in the season's end.
Here are the Top 5 Players of the Week:
Chris Newsome - Meralco Bolts
28 pts 7 rebs 5 assts 4/7 3PT vs Globalport (September 22)
The elimination round has ended and we now see the top contenders of the league clinch the Top 4 slots with a twice to beat advantage heading to the quarterfinal stage of the PBA Governor's Cup. Eight Teams will slug it out for the right to advance to the semi-final round. Excitement and anticipation fills the air as every game counts for every team with a goal of capturing the coveted Governor's Cup crown in the season's end.
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Here are the Top 5 Players of the Week:
Chris Newsome - Meralco Bolts
28 pts 7 rebs 5 assts 4/7 3PT vs Globalport (September 22)
14 pts 4 rebs 6 assts 2 stls vs San Miguel (September 24)
The highflying Chris Newsome has shown an improved shooting stroke from the three point region. Against Globalport last Friday, Newsome was a recipient of kick out passes and knocked down 4 out of 7 from downtown en route to a 28 point outing. With the former Ateneo Blue Eagle hitting from the outside, it gives another dimension to the Meralco Bolts' arsenal as they look to close out Blackwater and book another semis stint this conference.
Peter June Simon - Star Hotshots
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13 pts 2 rebs 2 assts 3/3 3PT vs KIA (September 22)
16 pts 1 reb 4 assts 2/2 3PT vs NLEX
At 37 years old, Peter June Simon has shown that he is still a valuable contributor in the Star Hotshots camp. The "Scoring Apostle" was a perfect 5/5 from three point region this week where the Hotshots scored 2 crucial victories and sealed the Number 4 slot in the quarterfinals. Simon's veteran leadership comes in the perfect time as the Star franchise aims to make noise in the playoffs and relive their glory days.
Jayson Castro - TNT Katropa
28 pts 4 rebs 7 assts 1 stl 6/7 3PT vs Ginebra (September 23)
The TNT Katropa are riding high with a four game winning streak heading into the quarterfinals and at the same time they have locked the 2nd spot in the standings. Leading the way for TNT is 2-time former Best Point Guard in Asia awardee Jayson Castro. Last Saturday, his outside sniping was on point as Castro converted 6 out of 7 from long range in a 28 point performance to go with 7 assists against Ginebra.
Raymond Almazan - Rain or Shine Elastopainters
7 pts 3 rebs vs Alaska (September 20)
20 pts 6 rebs 1 asst 1 blk vs Blackwater (September 23)
"Rock and Roll" Raymond Almazan has blossomed into one of the league's elite big men this conference. Against Blackwater, the former Letran Knight scored 20 points in an effective 6 of 7 shooting from the field in over 18 minutes of play to lead the Elastopainters to their second straight win and momentum heading to the quarterfinals against powerhouse TNT Katropa.
June Mar Fajardo - San Miguel Beermen
24 pts 17 rebs 4 assts 6 blks vs Phoenix (September 20)
26 pts 8 rebs 2 stls 3 blks vs Meralco (September 24)
"The Kraken" was at his usual dominant self this week averaging 25 points in two games for the Beermen. His 6 foot 10 inch frame has caused matchup nightmares to undersized teams in the league. Fajardo will have to do more to keep the Beermen's grand slam hopes alive versus defending Governor's Cup champions Barangay Ginebra in the quarterfinals as well as in his match-up against fellow Cebuano giant Greg Slaughter.
14 pts 4 rebs 6 assts 2 stls vs San Miguel (September 24)
The highflying Chris Newsome has shown an improved shooting stroke from the three point region. Against Globalport last Friday, Newsome was a recipient of kick out passes and knocked down 4 out of 7 from downtown en route to a 28 point outing. With the former Ateneo Blue Eagle hitting from the outside, it gives another dimension to the Meralco Bolts' arsenal as they look to close out Blackwater and book another semis stint this conference.
Peter June Simon - Star Hotshots
13 pts 2 rebs 2 assts 3/3 3PT vs KIA (September 22)
16 pts 1 reb 4 assts 2/2 3PT vs NLEX
At 37 years old, Peter June Simon has shown that he is still a valuable contributor in the Star Hotshots camp. The "Scoring Apostle" was a perfect 5/5 from three point region this week where the Hotshots scored 2 crucial victories and sealed the Number 4 slot in the quarterfinals. Simon's veteran leadership comes in the perfect time as the Star franchise aims to make noise in the playoffs and relive their glory days.
Jayson Castro - TNT Katropa
28 pts 4 rebs 7 assts 1 stl 6/7 3PT vs Ginebra (September 23)
The TNT Katropa are riding high with a four game winning streak heading into the quarterfinals and at the same time they have locked the 2nd spot in the standings. Leading the way for TNT is 2-time former Best Point Guard in Asia awardee Jayson Castro. Last Saturday, his outside sniping was on point as Castro converted 6 out of 7 from long range in a 28 point performance to go with 7 assists against Ginebra.
Raymond Almazan - Rain or Shine Elastopainters
7 pts 3 rebs vs Alaska (September 20)
20 pts 6 rebs 1 asst 1 blk vs Blackwater (September 23)
"Rock and Roll" Raymond Almazan has blossomed into one of the league's elite big men this conference. Against Blackwater, the former Letran Knight scored 20 points in an effective 6 out 7 shooting from the field in over 18 minutes of play to lead the Elastopainters to their second straight win and momentum heading to the quarterfinals against powerhouse TNT Katropa.
June Mar Fajardo - San Miguel Beermen
24 pts 17 rebs 4 assts 6 blks vs Phoenix (September 20)
26 pts 8 rebs 2 stls 3 blks vs Meralco (September 24)
"The Kraken" was at his usual dominant self this week averaging 25 points in two games for the Beermen. His 6 foot 10 inch frame has caused matchup nightmares to undersized teams in the league. Fajardo will have to do more to keep the Beermen's grand slam hopes alive versus defending Governor's Cup champions Barangay Ginebra in the quarterfinals as well as in his match-up against fellow Cebuano giant Greg Slaughter.
