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MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The Star Hotshots evened their win-loss record at 4-4 after overpowering the TNT KaTropa, 88-77, in the 2017 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday, January 15 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Big man Ian Sangalang paced the Hotshots with 14 points, 6 rebounds, and a steal, while Aldrech Ramos made 3 of his 4 three-point attempts for 13 points, 7 rebounds, and a block.
Allein Maliksi was 5-of-9 from the field for 13 points and Paul Lee chipped in 10 markers off the bench as Star took control for most of the game, building double-digit leads in the third and fourth quarters.
“The mindset is our defense versus their offense,” said coach Chito Victolero. “We limited them under 80. Our goal was under 90.”
Ranidel De Ocampo had a game-high 21 points with 4-of-10 triples while Jayson Castro finished with 16 points and 4 assists as TNT tried to claw out of a 19-point hole early in the third quarter.
TNT likewise settled for a 4-4 record.
Scores:
Star (88): Sangalang 14, Maliksi 13, Ramos 13, Lee 10, Jalalon 9, Barroca 8, Pingris 7, Reavis 5, Dela Rosa 4, Melton 3, Simon 2, Brondial 0.
TNT (77): De Ocampo 21, Castro 16, Pogoy 7, Rosario 7, Ganuelas-Rosser 6, Tautuaa 6, Williams 4, Rosales 4, Fonacier 3, Reyes 3, Carey 0, Golla 0.
Quarter scores: 20-12, 56-39, 73-62, 88-77.
– Rappler.com
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