Robert Bolick flirted with a triple-double performance as the Northport Batang Pier defeated Terrafirma Dyip, 100-86, on Saturday in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center, Antipolo.
Northport grabbed a share of the lead after picking apart injury-riddled Terrafirma Dyip. Bolick netted 26 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds as the Batang Pier got off to a 2-0 start for the first time since the 2019 Commissioner’s Cup. The team had a slim lead at the end of the first-half, 50-49. They turned it into a 72-66 edge at the end of the third frame after pumping 22 points against Terrafirma’s 17.
Northport took control from there and cruised to their second win in the All-Filipino conference.
Aside from Bolick, Jamie Malonzo also had a double-double as he tailed 19 points and 16 rebounds for Northport. Rookie and NCAA standout JM Calma played with his own double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds. Arwind Santos had 10 points and 7 rebounds while Sumang tallied 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Sumang as well drained a trey to push the Northport advantage to double digits, 83-71, before Bolick put the nail in the coffin off a stepback triple as the Batang Pier savored their biggest lead 100-82.
Juami Tiongson and Joshua Munzon had 24 points individually, Terrafirma loss. Ed Daquioag, who was pushed out of the game after a bad fall. He appeared to have broken ankle during the third quarter but was able to finish with 5 rebounds, 4 points, and 3 assists.
Northport will see action on Wednesday against Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots, while Terrafirma will try to notch their first win when they play the Phoenix Super LPG Fuelmasters on Friday.
The Scores:
• Northport 100 – Bolick 26, Malonzo 19, Ferrer 15, Calma 12, Santos 10, Sumang 10, Dela Cruz 4, Balanza 2, Ayaay 2, Vigil 0, Subido 0, Apacible 0.
• Terrafirma 86 – Munzon 24, Tiongson 24, Ramos 10, Calvo 8, Cahilig 5, Daquioag 4, Balagsay 4, Camson 3, Go 2, Gabayni 0, Tumalip 0, Enriquez 0, Mina 0.
Quarters: 22-26, 50-49, 72-66, 100-86