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PBA: Star dismantles GlobalPort, silences Terrence Romeo in return

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/03/25/pba-2017-032517.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc">Jio Jalalon finished with 15 points to lead Star&#x27;s locals in scoring against GlobalPort in Lanao del Norte on Saturday. Star won 103-77. <cite>Courtesy of the PBA Media Bureau</cite></div></figcaption></figure></div>MANILA — Star gave returning Terrence Romeo a rough welcome by manhandling GlobalPort, 103-77, in the PBA Commissioner&#x27;s Cup at Mindanao Civic Center Gym in Tubod, Lanao del Norte, on Saturday.Romeo, who missed GlobalPort&#x27;s first game because of health reasons, was limited to 13 points, a steep drop from his season average of 28 points.Tony Mitchell led the way for Star with 22 points, 17 rebounds and 2 blocks.Star was rusty early, but Mitchell and Jio Jalalon conspired to fuel a 63-point outburst in the 2nd and 3rd quarters to go up 78-65.Then Star relied on its defense in the 4th, limiting GlobalPort to just 12 points.Jalalon finished with 15 points and 6 rebounds, while teammate PJ Simon added 10 points. Sean Williams led GlobalPort with 20 points and 14 rebounds.The Hotshots are now in a 3-way tie for second with Rain Or Shine and Alaska with a 2-0 mark, while handing the Batang Pier&#x27;s 2nd defeat in as many games.The scores:STAR 103 - Mitchell 22, Jalalon 15, Simon 10, Ramos 9, Melton 9, Sangalang 8, Barroca 8, Maliksi 6, Lee 3, Dela Rosa 3, Abundo 2, Brondial 2, Javier 2, Reavis 2, Mendoza 2.GLOBALPORT 77 - Williams 20, Pringle19, Romeo 13, Quinahan 9, Pessumal 6, Canaleta 6, Mamaril 2, Aban 2, Maierhofer 0, Cortez 0, Paredes 0.Quarterscores: 15-21, 46-43, 78-65, 103-77.For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/" target="_blank">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.

Star gave returning Terrence Romeo a rough welcome by manhandling GlobalPort, 103-77, in the PBA Commissioner's Cup on Saturday.

Star gave returning Terrence Romeo a rough welcome by manhandling GlobalPort, 103-77, in the PBA Commissioner's Cup on Saturday.