Money $hot vs Elements
By Rocky Anciano
After a disappointing loss to Remix, GM Rocky Anciano heads his 3rd game of the day with his second Niketalk squad, Money $hot. Seeing that this was the first time he has met some of the players on his new team, it reminded him of his Full Clip team; a team full of promise but lack of chemistry. Donning new teal-baby blue jerseys thru Aries Inguito, they looked as good as their skill was. Elements, a veteran team did not know what to expect of a rookie team. With Christian Gopez training for the PBA, they knew that they are a better team then before. Last but not least, they also added the dangerous sharp shooting rookie Gin Rogas.
Elements were led by Mr. Gopezs 29 points and 15 boards, which were also game highs in both categories as well. To top things off was also his 75% shooting, going 6-8 from the FT line. Gin Rogan lived up to his hype as he converted five 3 pointers, finishing with 17 points and seven boards. James Bernardo showed why he was selected to last seasons All Star team as he had a solid performance with nine points, two boards, two steals, and a block. However, it was too much Money $hot
Leading the Money $hot gang was rookie sensation, Bunnath, who led the team with 21 points, accompanied by his eight boards, five assists, and three steals. Three players tied for 17 points each: Yoshi Wekrementunge, James, and Lucky Wekrementunge, respectively. Yoshi also had 10 rebounds as James put on a show by grabbing down 13 boards while he sent two Element shots to the bleachers. To add, he had two assists and one steal. Spot up shooter Lucky converted twice from the three point line and cleaned glass nine times.
Christian Gopez was bringing it old school. He would pump fake and draw the foul, pump fake and draw the foul, or just draw the foul. Yet, as smart as he was, Money $hot quickly figured out how to contain him and it wasnt until the fourth quarter did they decide to take off. Bunnath would make a steal and throw an outlet pass to Yosh, who would lob it to slashing James, throwing it down for two and a roaring crowd.
Money $hot convincingly won, 83-64.
In the post game interview, the league asked GM Luke Montilla about his thoughts on the game and to confirm rumors of picking up All Star/Dunk contest champion Shaggy.
Well, we didnt get Shaggy, but despite that we just ran out of gas towards the end, theyre a good team they have a lot of weapons.
It was a definitely great way to end the day. Two out of three games aintt bad, said Rocky, but Im not done with my recruiting process just yet. Wait until week two or three to see everything come into place. Oh yeah, you know I brought in that other team, Stylin on You? Make that three out of four games won today.
