TNT guard Jayson Castro shoots towards Ginebra rookie RJ Abarrientos in Recreation 1 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals.–PBA IMAGES
ANTIPOLO—Not solely did TNT showcase its defensive prowess towards Ginebra in Recreation 1 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals, however the Tropang Giga additionally flaunted its late-game composure for a headstart of their best-of-seven title collection.
Poy Erram and Jayson Castro exhibited their veteran guts to perfection within the 104-88 blowout, a lot to the delight of coach Chot Reyes.
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“That’s why they’re right here. They’re veterans they usually know what to do in these conditions,” stated Reyes at Ynares Sports activities Middle right here on Sunday.
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“It’s not solely the factors they scored however the different issues they do. I believe Poy (Erram) performed super protection.”
Erram, who handled a string of accidents a number of months in the past, completed with 15 factors and 4 rebounds with out lacking a single shot in 23 minutes of motion.
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“He was injured however he by no means stopped figuring out so whether or not it was his leg or his shoulder, he was nonetheless in observe more often than not even in our coaching camp, he was by no means absent. Mentally, he was by no means away.”
Castro, alternatively, did what he normally does for the Tropang Giga, offering well timed and closely contested baskets.
The star guard recorded 14 factors, two rebounds and two assists whereas additionally hounding Ginebra’s rookie sensation RJ Abarrientos.
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Abarrientos scored simply 5 factors on 29 p.c from the sector with Castro hounding him.
“Their job is to stabilize [the defense], benefit from the alternatives and Jayson noticed alternatives within the third quarter,” stated Reyes.
“Little or no occurs in our video games by accidents… We learn and react and we search for benefits within the recreation,” added the veteran tactician additional.
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