TER
103
vs
NOR
108
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TerraFirma Dyip | 29 | 24 | 32 | 18 | 103 |
| NorthPort Batang Pier | 28 | 23 | 34 | 23 | 108 |
NorthPort Batang Pier defeated Terrafirma Dyip 108-103 in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on November 10, 2023. Venky Jois scored 43 points and 10 rebounds, securing the win with crucial baskets. Arvin Tolentino and Joshua Munzon also contributed double-digit scores. Juami Tiongson led Dyip with 21 points. This was NorthPort’s seventh consecutive victory over Terrafirma since the 2020 Philippine Cup.
TER | NOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37/77 (48%) | FG | 40/82 (48%) | ||
| 31/57 (54%) | 2P | 35/59 (59%) | ||
| 6/20 (30%) | 3P | 5/23 (21%) | ||
| 23/26 (88%) | FT | 23/44 (52%) | ||
| 47 | REB | 46 | ||
| 22 | AST | 20 | ||
| 9 | STL | 11 | ||
| 3 | BLK | 4 | ||
| 16 | TO | 11 | ||
| 36 (19) | PF | 19 (36) | ||
| 54 | PIP | 64 | ||
| 13 | 2CP | 22 | ||
| 15 | PFT | 26 | ||
| 35 | BP | 45 | ||
| 19 | FBP | 22 |
Best Player of The Game
Venky Jois was the PBA Commissioner’s Cup game star between Terrafirma Dyip and NorthPort Batang Pier on November 10, 2023, scoring 43 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and recording 3 assists and 3 steals. His performance set a new record for most points scored by an import in their PBA debut. Jois was the best player of the game and is expected to continue his impressive performance throughout the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
Recap
On November 10, 2023, NorthPort Batang Pier won 108-103 against Terrafirma Dyip in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Venky Jois scored 43 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, leading his team to victory. Arvin Tolentino and Joshua Munzon also contributed 16 and 11 points, respectively. Juami Tiongson led the Dyip with 21 points, while Thomas De Thaey added 20 points before fouling. NorthPort has now won seven consecutive games against Terrafirma, dating back to the 2020 Philippine Cup.
Key Moments
- The Dyip led by as many as 15 points in the second quarter, but the Batang Pier cut the lead to single digits at halftime.
- Northport tied the game at 98-98 with 1:03 left on a layup by Tolentino.
- Jois scored four points in a 6-0 run to give the Batang Pier the lead for good.
- The Dyip had several chances to tie the game in the final seconds, but they missed several shots.
Analysis
The Batang Pier won the game against the Dyip team by returning from a 15-point deficit. Jois was the star player for NorthPort, dominating on both ends of the floor and scoring crucial baskets in the final moments. The Dyip need to find a way to stop Jois and learn to close out games to win in the future.
