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Final Score: De La Salle Green Archers def. FEU Tamaraws 95-90
Notable Players:
Aljun Melecio, DLSU (29 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals): Melecio was out of his mind to start the game, scoring 20 in the first half alone. He isn't the stabilizer Jeron is just yet, but he may just be the primary scoring option DLSU is looking for.
Andrei Caracut, DLSU (16 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists): Just overall, steady play from the former Rookie of the Year. Aljun was the out of control flamethrower who at times hurt La Salle, while Caracut blew out the fires when the going got bad. (It was a treat to watch Caracut get heavy minutes again. - Ed)
Abu Tratter, DLSU (11 points, 10 rebounds): Abu made a good account of himself, putting up a double-double to try and make-up for Big Ben's absence. He had great activity on both ends of the floor, making life so much easier for DLSU's guards.
Ron Dennison, FEU (21 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists): Dennison took full advantage of the fast pace by picking up every loose ball for easy buckets around the rim. He wasn't ball-dominant, but he was efficient with the way he played. People can call him dirty, but you can't deny he's a great player.
Andrei Caracut, DLSU (16 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists): Just overall, steady play from the former Rookie of the Year. Aljun was the out of control flamethrower who at times hurt La Salle, while Caracut blew out the fires when the going got bad. (It was a treat to watch Caracut get heavy minutes again. - Ed)
Abu Tratter, DLSU (11 points, 10 rebounds): Abu made a good account of himself, putting up a double-double to try and make-up for Big Ben's absence. He had great activity on both ends of the floor, making life so much easier for DLSU's guards.
Ron Dennison, FEU (21 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists): Dennison took full advantage of the fast pace by picking up every loose ball for easy buckets around the rim. He wasn't ball-dominant, but he was efficient with the way he played. People can call him dirty, but you can't deny he's a great player.
Quick Analysis:
- We have to give the FEU Tamaraws credit for sticking around and fighting. They strategically made their run, playing it possession by possession to cut the DLSU lead. With their precise play, they managed to cut down the La Salle lead to five points entering the final minute of the game. It was almost a fairytale comeback for FEU, but the Green Archers' lead proved too insurmountable.
- It's difficult to critique La Salle for this game because they didn't have MVP Ben Mbala with them (he's busy destroying rims in the 2017 FIBA Afrobasket tourney). However, we can't deny La Salle's poor play when FEU started to make their run. They had no flow to their offense, forcing shots and passes which led to turnovers favoring FEU. If this game is any indicator, La Salle needs to find more stability when facing runs.
- As hot as Aljun was, we have to credit Kib Montalbo and Andrei Caracut for trying their hardest to stablize La Salle in the midst of every FEU rally. Kib hit some nasty step back threes off broken plays, while Caracut did his best Baser Amer impersonation every time he'd settle down his troops in the half court. With Jeron out, La Salle will be needing more steady play from the two veterans.
- As resilient as FEU was, they're overall play was disappointing. Their defense and energy to end the game was great, but early on, they looked dead out there when trying to stop the basketball. Offensively, there was no sign of Dribble Drive or Triangle with that they were running. Spacing was poor, making life for everyone hard. FEU is one talented team, but it has to play some organized basketball if it wants to contend for a championship.
- It's difficult to critique La Salle for this game because they didn't have MVP Ben Mbala with them (he's busy destroying rims in the 2017 FIBA Afrobasket tourney). However, we can't deny La Salle's poor play when FEU started to make their run. They had no flow to their offense, forcing shots and passes which led to turnovers favoring FEU. If this game is any indicator, La Salle needs to find more stability when facing runs.
- As hot as Aljun was, we have to credit Kib Montalbo and Andrei Caracut for trying their hardest to stablize La Salle in the midst of every FEU rally. Kib hit some nasty step back threes off broken plays, while Caracut did his best Baser Amer impersonation every time he'd settle down his troops in the half court. With Jeron out, La Salle will be needing more steady play from the two veterans.
- As resilient as FEU was, they're overall play was disappointing. Their defense and energy to end the game was great, but early on, they looked dead out there when trying to stop the basketball. Offensively, there was no sign of Dribble Drive or Triangle with that they were running. Spacing was poor, making life for everyone hard. FEU is one talented team, but it has to play some organized basketball if it wants to contend for a championship.
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