By Jan Carlo Anolin
Raymond Almazan’s absence in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals series will likely make a huge shift for both Meralco and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel.
Ginebra’s LA Tenorio hopes for the speedy recovery of Meralco’s Raymond Almazan but insists that the Kings should take advantage of the situation. (PBA Images)
Given that it’s already bad news for the Bolts, Ginebra team captain LA Tenorio said Sunday night the Kings should take advantage of the situation and use it now that momentum is on their side.
“He’s really in pain,” said Tenorio, who scored 11 points including a key three-pointer with 1:47 left in the payoff period.
“We don’t want to have a player na ma-injured. But I think malaking bagay sa kanila na nawala si Almazan.”
Tenorio recalls how Almazan landed following a missed layup in the opening quarter.
“Parang bumagsak siya na alanganin pero naramdaman ko, bumagsak siya sa paa ko o sa hita. Di ko alam eh, pagbagsak niya nandoon ako sa posisyon. Very awkward nakita ko sa replay,” Tenorio said.
Meralco’s Raymond Almazan watches from a monitor inside the dugout with team PT Benj Palarca Game 3 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals against Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. (Waylon Galvez)
Almazan only saw action for 6:05 minutes, tallying two points and two rebounds.
Despite Almazan’s absence, the Bolts still outrebounded the Kings 50-36.
Tenorio believes that Almazan is instrumental to Meralco and hopes nothing less but speedy recovery for his fellow Gilas Pilipinas player.
Source: Manila Bulletin
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