Credits: Spin.ph
The Purefoods Hotshots defeated Global Port Batang Pier,
83-70 during its debut game in Commissioner’s Cup 2015, January 30 at Cuneta
Astrodome.
Marqus Blakely, the shortest import in this conference, and
is to be replaced by Daniel Orton, led the Hotshots with 26 points, 18 rebounds
and 7 blocked shots.
Purefoods still managed to finish a smashing win without
the services of their three key players – PJ Simon, Yousef Taha and Ian
Sangalang.
Known for their locked-down defense, the Hotshots limited
Global Port into just 70 points compared to their previous game wherein they
defeated Kia, 100- 89 led by Leslie, who scored 31 points.
Marc Barroca led the locals with 11 points followed by
Alex Mallari with 10.
“Feels
good to be able to win the first game, it’s been a while,”
said Purefoods Star coach Tim Cone, whose team took an early playoff exit in
the Philippine Cup.
“Marqus
Blakely comes in for us as a warm blanket. We know him so well, and he’s
comfortable with all our defensive schemes,” he added.
The Scores:
Purefoods 83 – Blakely 26, Barroca 11, Mallari 10,
Yap 9, Melton 8, Pingris 6, Devance 6, Maliksi 5, Reavis 2, Alvarez 0, Pennisi
0, Gaco 0, Allado 0.
GlobalPort 70 – Leslie 25, Romeo 19, Miranda 10,
Pringle 4, Ponferada 4, Semerad 3, Taha 2, Isip 2, Pinto 1, Buenafe 0, Caperal
0, Nabong 0, Baclao 0.
Quarterscores: 21-20, 41-36, 57-46, 83-70
