PRO Tambays pounds Nescafe Classics, 151-119 (53054117)THE FACTS: Alberto Sta. Maria got a perfect 10/10 FG, grabbed 8 rebounds and established season highs with 26 points and 14 assists as the PRO Tambays bounced back from a heartbreaking loss with a 151-119 win over the newly promoted Nescafe Classics at the Tindahan ni Aling Nena Arena Saturday night.
Vicente Michon and
Lian Deping each contributed 20 points each while 5 other Tambays got a double digit in scoring.
Fong Kong Chian (19 points),
Gerald Tomina (15 points),
Enrique Villaciergo (14 points),
Ernest Pacquing (11 points) and the forever struggling
Nikos Ntavelis (10 points) for the Tambays who improved 3-4.
This is the 4th time that the two teams battled with each other with Tambays winning 3 out of 4 in their meetings.
QUOTABLE: "He's done a great job in scoring as well as finding his teammates, I'm glad he learned to play as a Point and also he is more wise in his shot selections.
------ Patrick Juanico on Alberto Sta. MariaTHE STAT: 8. 8 of the Tambays scored double digit points for the team. The other two players got 8 points each.
TURNING POINT: The Tambays took command at the 1st half with their 38 point lead.
Sta. Maria was exceptional, who has many chances of scoring but he always dish it at his teammates for a better shot selection.
QUOTABLE II: "It's the first time we used a very fast paced offense and I love it. I love the fast offense system, I can use my passing skills efficiently."
------ PRO Tambays Point Guard, Alberto Sta. MariaHOT: Alberto Sta. Maria was perfect at the field with 10/10 despite playing only 26 minutes.
Vincent Michon also contributed an efficient night with 10/13 FG.
NOT:
Ntavelis can't get back his MVP rhythm, he shot only 5/19, added 10 points.
NOTABLE: This is the 6th straight game that the Tambays executed a weaker effort than their opponents. Coach should use their enthusiasm efficiently to improve their 3-4 standing.
NEXT: An inter-conference battle vs 5th seed
Maroon next Tuesday.