Sharma delivers in Air21’s loss

July 8, 2011
JOSEF T. RAMOS

CARLO SHARMA showed he has the potential to be a star in the pro league.

The 6’6 center Sharma piled up 19 points and tied his career high 14 rebounds in Air21’s narrow 87-89 setback against Ginebra Friday night in the ongoing 36th Philippine Basketball Association Governor’s Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.

“Everybody wanted to win but we’re still struggling,” said Sharma, who tallied 9-of-17 shooting in the field.

Veteran Wynnie Arboleda fired 17 points along with five rebounds, while Nino Canaleta added 12 points and import Alpha Bangura only produced seven points – same production of Josh Urbiztondo.

The winless Express suffered their sixth straight defeat.

Veteran Danny Seigle, who had back spasm, didn’t play together with the injured Dorian Pena.

Individual Scores:

Ginebra 89 - Caguioa 21, Wilson 14, Intal 13, Tubid 11, Menk 9, Cortez 6, Helterbrand 5, De Ocampo 4, Labagala 2, Wilson 2, Mamaril 2.

Air 21 87 - Sharma 19, Arboleda 17, Canaleta 12, Bangura 7, Urbiztondo 7, Salvador 6, Avenido 6, Najorda 4, Artadi 4, Cabahug 3, Juntilla 2, Espiritu 0, Hontiveros 0.

Quarters: 18-24, 41-33, 60-56, 89-87

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