Maynilad Overpowers Powerade

Borgy Hermida dished out a notable performance in his debut with Maynilad on Tuesday as the Water Dragons crushed the Junior Powerade Tigers, 119-67, in the...

They roared to a 28-point advantage after one quarter by shooting 57 percent (13 of 23) while their pressure defense held the Tigers to three-of-15 shooting and eight turnovers that earned them 15 points. The Water Dragons also earned a 15-0 advantage on fast-break points.

“Maganda lang ang pasok ni Borgy,” said Maynilad coach Frankie Lim.

Hermida became a free agent after his PBA team Barako Bull Energy Drink rescinded the remainder of his contract that was to expire in June. He scored 10 points and dished 10 assists in his debut while anchoring Maynilad’s offense smoothly.

Jake Pascual scattered 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to show the way for the Water Dragons, who bounced back from a 67-77 loss to the FCA Cultivators last week to improve their win-loss record to 3-2. Jose Lim contributed 18 points, Garbo Lanete added 15 and David Marcelo contributed 14.

It was a jolting blow for the Tigers, who were hoping to build on their stunning 77-73 win against Cebuana Lhuillier but instead picked up their third loss in four games. James Martinez scored 14 points and Briand Ilad had 13 for the Tigers who shot 35 percent, got beaten off the boards (40-57) and committed 28 turnovers, 17 more than Maynilad.

The Water Dragon, who treated the game like a scrimmage, took a 64-25 lead at halftime and posted the games biggest margin at 55 (110-55) on a basket by Jake Pascual with four minutes remaining.

Thank you: Business Mirror