PBA

Bolick powers NorthPort past Terrafirma for 2-0 start

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 in Antipolo.

Bolick scored 26 points and 10 assists on top of eight rebounds to lead NorthPort to the victory.

NorthPort 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 tallied 19 points and 16 rebounds for NorthPort. Rookie and NCAA standout JM Calma flirted with his own double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds.

Juami Tiongson and Joshua Munzon had 24 points apiece in the Terrafirma loss. Ed Daquioag, who was stretchered out of the game after a bad fall, finished with five rebounds, four points, and three 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, Balagasay 4, Daquioag 4, Camson 3, Gomez de Liano 2, Go 2, Miina 0, Gabayni 0, Grospe 0, Tumalip 0.

Quarters: 22-26, 50-49, 72-66, 100-86.

—MGP, GMA News