(From PBA)
Under the threat of being replaced, Shawn Daniels asserted himself in Game 4 as Talk ‘N Text bowled over Alaska, 83-62 Wednesday to even their PBA Fiesta Conference semifinal series at two games apiece at the Cuneta Astrodome.
The portly import scored 13 points to share scoring honors with teammate Jason Castro and grabbed 14 rebounds in a game that may decide his fate with the team.
“Now I am faced with a good problem,” said TNT coach Chot Reyes, who had told Daniels of his impending decision should the team suffered a second straight loss.
Reyes said Daniels’ deteriorating performance prompted him to take a drastic move for the good of the team.
“We know that Shawn is not a scorer. But he’s got to rebound and defend. It’s a big disadvantage for the locals if Diamon Simpson (Alaska import) will get away with double-doubles,” Reyes emphasized.
TNT’s standby import, Omar Shariff Sneed, arrived Wednesday evening and watched Game 4 at ringside beside team owner Manny Pangilinan.
“We’ll make a decision tomorrow (Thursday) after practice,” Reyes said, adding will consult with his coaching staff and some of his players before making a decision.
Game 5 of the best-of-seven series is set Friday at the Araneta Coliseum.
Apparently, the presence of Sneed became a challenge for Daniels who never gave Simpson a chance to roam around the lane.
With Simpson held in check, the Aces tried to look for other offensive sources but no one else clicked.
Mark Cardona collected 11 points and Jimmy Alapag added 10 and 11 assists for the Tropang Texters, who held off a second quarter charge by the Aces before ripping the game wide open in the third quarter.
Alaska’s total output was the lowest for the franchise in the last nine conferences.
Simpson took just nine attempts, made six and finished with a conference-low 12 points that went with his 12 rebounds.
The only other Ace who managed to score in double digit was back-up center Samigue Eman, with 11, his highest in an Alaska uniform. As a team Alaska shot just 35 percent (25 of 70) and committed 19 turnovers, nine more that TNT.
Alaska appeared to have gained momentum in the second quarter when it went on an 8-0 run that shoved the Aces ahead, 27-24.
But the Ranidel de Ocampo and Daniels quickly responded with successive baskets as TNT outscored Alaska, 22-5, over a seven minute stretch for a comfortable 46-33 advantage at halftime.
The Aces never recovered after that as Talk 'N Text even went on to lead by as many as 24 in the second half. (DBC)
The scores:
Talk N' Text 83 - Castro 13, Daniels 13, Cardona 11, Alapag 10, Yee 8, De Ocampo 8, Carey 8, Dillinger 5, Williams 5, Quinahan 2.
Alaska 62 - Simpson 12, Eman 11, Baguio 7, Dela Cruz 7, De Vance 6, Tenorio 6, Borboran 5, Thoss 5, Hugnatan 2, Fonacier 1, Robinson 0, Cariaso 0.
Quarterscores: 20-18, 46-33, 69-45, 83-62
Under the threat of being replaced, Shawn Daniels asserted himself in Game 4 as Talk ‘N Text bowled over Alaska, 83-62 Wednesday to even their PBA Fiesta Conference semifinal series at two games apiece at the Cuneta Astrodome.
The portly import scored 13 points to share scoring honors with teammate Jason Castro and grabbed 14 rebounds in a game that may decide his fate with the team.
“Now I am faced with a good problem,” said TNT coach Chot Reyes, who had told Daniels of his impending decision should the team suffered a second straight loss.
Reyes said Daniels’ deteriorating performance prompted him to take a drastic move for the good of the team.
“We know that Shawn is not a scorer. But he’s got to rebound and defend. It’s a big disadvantage for the locals if Diamon Simpson (Alaska import) will get away with double-doubles,” Reyes emphasized.
TNT’s standby import, Omar Shariff Sneed, arrived Wednesday evening and watched Game 4 at ringside beside team owner Manny Pangilinan.
“We’ll make a decision tomorrow (Thursday) after practice,” Reyes said, adding will consult with his coaching staff and some of his players before making a decision.
Game 5 of the best-of-seven series is set Friday at the Araneta Coliseum.
Apparently, the presence of Sneed became a challenge for Daniels who never gave Simpson a chance to roam around the lane.
With Simpson held in check, the Aces tried to look for other offensive sources but no one else clicked.
Mark Cardona collected 11 points and Jimmy Alapag added 10 and 11 assists for the Tropang Texters, who held off a second quarter charge by the Aces before ripping the game wide open in the third quarter.
Alaska’s total output was the lowest for the franchise in the last nine conferences.
Simpson took just nine attempts, made six and finished with a conference-low 12 points that went with his 12 rebounds.
The only other Ace who managed to score in double digit was back-up center Samigue Eman, with 11, his highest in an Alaska uniform. As a team Alaska shot just 35 percent (25 of 70) and committed 19 turnovers, nine more that TNT.
Alaska appeared to have gained momentum in the second quarter when it went on an 8-0 run that shoved the Aces ahead, 27-24.
But the Ranidel de Ocampo and Daniels quickly responded with successive baskets as TNT outscored Alaska, 22-5, over a seven minute stretch for a comfortable 46-33 advantage at halftime.
The Aces never recovered after that as Talk 'N Text even went on to lead by as many as 24 in the second half. (DBC)
The scores:
Talk N' Text 83 - Castro 13, Daniels 13, Cardona 11, Alapag 10, Yee 8, De Ocampo 8, Carey 8, Dillinger 5, Williams 5, Quinahan 2.
Alaska 62 - Simpson 12, Eman 11, Baguio 7, Dela Cruz 7, De Vance 6, Tenorio 6, Borboran 5, Thoss 5, Hugnatan 2, Fonacier 1, Robinson 0, Cariaso 0.
Quarterscores: 20-18, 46-33, 69-45, 83-62
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