It was not the best way they’d have wished to finish the season as Barangay Ginebra San Miguel fell quick of their title protection bid within the PBA Governors’ Cup after being defeated by TNT Tropang Giga, 97-93, in Game 6 of the Finals sequence on Friday.
And whereas it can take till October for Ginebra to get one other likelihood for a crown because the PBA offers option to the nationwide group’s busy schedule, Ginebra head coach Tim Cone stated that for a number of of them, the work continues as they shift their give attention to their Gilas Pilipinas duties.
“In the meantime, it’s back to work for me and for Scottie [Thompson], Jamie [Malonzo], Christian [Standhardinger], Justin [Brownlee], Japeth [Aguilar], and back to work with us for Gilas,” stated Cone, who can also be a part of the nationwide group teaching workers.
“No rest for the weary, just keep on moving forward.”
‘Not meant to be’
Despite the loss, Cone credited TNT’s teaching workers which he described as ‘robust.’
Bad luck, in response to the multi-titled mentor, additionally riddled the erstwhile defending champs.
“We had our chances, we had some bad luck. Justin had food poisoning. That shot of Mikey Williams off the backcourt was a back breaker,” Cone stated.
“They played really well, they played all the way through. They deserve it,” he added.
For Cone, issues did not simply go in the best way of Ginebra.
“It wasn’t meant to be. We still have a lot of growth in this team,” stated Cone.
“We’re really pleased with this team and looking forward to the next one. We’re gonna keep the team as intact as possible.”
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
