The NorthPort Batang Pier, the top seed in the last Commissioner's Cup, are off to a strong start in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.
NorthPort built a separation late in the first quarter then kept Terrafirma at bay throughout to secure a 97-75 win in its opening assignment in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate Saturday, April 12.
The Batang Pier, who boasted of the No. 1 seeding in the recent Commissioner's Cup only to fall to Ginebra in the semifinals, are thus off to a rousing start to their campaign in the season-ending conference.
Arvin Tolentino flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 19 points, eight rebounds and 12 assists to be recognized as Player of the Game.
The Dyip, winner in their first outing against Phoenix on opening day, are now losers for two consecutive games.