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Navarro lifts NorthPort past Terrafirma
NorthPort secured their first win in the 2024 PBA Governors' Cup by defeating Terrafirma with a score of 112-93.
New import William Navarro led the Batang Pier, coming off the bench, with a career-high 31 points on 13-of-20 field goal shooting.
Navarro, who scored 11 points in the fourth quarter, expressed confidence in his ability to contribute more with increased playing time.
Returning reinforcement Venky Jois also made a significant impact with 16 points and 15 rebounds.
Arvin Tolentino contributed a near triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists.
Coach Bonnie Tan emphasized the importance of teamwork and sticking to the game plan for the win.
Juami Tiongson and Stanley Pringle were the top scorers for Terrafirma with 19 and 17 points respectively.
This victory brings NorthPort's record to 1-1 in Group A, while Terrafirma remains winless at 0-2.
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