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Mark Nonoy cherishes first matchup with childhood hero Jayson Castro
Terrafirma rookie Mark Nonoy fulfilled a lifelong dream by playing against his childhood idol Jayson Castro of TNT in the PBA Commissioner's Cup.
Nonoy delivered a career-best 33 points, leading Terrafirma to a surprising 117-108 victory over TNT in the game that also marked Castro's 700th PBA appearance.
The young guard expressed his inspiration from watching Castro since grade school and confidence in challenging himself against his idol.
Nonoy's impressive performance included significant efficiency from the field, contributing to his team's only win of the conference and earning him a reward from Castro post-game.
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