TNT guard Rey Nambatac in Recreation 6 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals in opposition to Barangay Ginebra. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines—As if a 2-3 deficit within the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals wasn’t motivation sufficient, TNT guard Rey Nambatac discovered extra causes play all out of their do-or-die Recreation 6 in opposition to Ginebra.
Behind the valiant efforts of Nambatac–amongst others–TNT defeated the Gin Kings, 87-83, to remain alive and power a sudden dying Recreation 7.
HIGHLIGHTS: PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals – Ginebra vs TNT Recreation 6
The shifty guard and the remainder of the group can thank veteran Jayson Castro for that shot within the arm.
“When Kuya Jayson went to our apply yesterday, it was already an added motivation for us,” mentioned Nambatac.
TNT Tropang Giga in Recreation 6 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
“Even when he wasn’t right here in our previous few video games, we nonetheless felt his presence, particularly yesterday in apply.”
Nambatac has mentioned time and time once more since Castro’s damage within the semifinals that it’ll take greater than him to fill the sneakers of the Gilas Pilipinas legend.
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However in TNT’s most vital sport of the match, Nambatac channeled his internal Castro and did some heavy lifting to push the best-of-seven collection to a do-or-die rubber match.
The Letran product got here away with 23 factors, 5 rebounds, three steals and an help with Castro, nonetheless strolling gingerly as he recovers from a knee damage, within the viewers.
However Nambatac didn’t must do it alone with Rondae Hollis Jefferson and even Poy Erram–who has been hounded by mood points the previous few video games–coming to TNT’s rescue.
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WATCH: Jayson Castro heads to the TNT bench to help his Tropang Giga in Recreation 6 of the #PBAFinals.
Castro is at the moment coping with a torn patellar tendon, which is the explanation for him being sidelined in these playoffs. | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/nDVLvqJidn
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“He gave us some items of recommendation, particularly for the veterans, which is what we utilized on this sport,” mentioned Nambatac.
Nambatac and TNT tackle the Gin Kings in Recreation 7 for all of the marbles on the identical venue.
