No relaxation for weary as Meralco, Newsome gear up for Dubai tilt

Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome throughout a PBA Philippine Cup sport towards Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. –PBA IMAGES

MANILA, Philippines — The Meralco Bolts and Chris Newsome might breathe a sigh of reduction after clinching a spot within the PBA Philippine Cup playoffs and shutting the eliminations with a win.

However as an alternative of stress-free, Newsome and firm are conserving their focus sharp forward of subsequent month’s Basketball Champions League in Dubai.

“It’s a very good place to be in to get that momentum going into the playoffs,” stated Newsome after their 82-73 win over Ginebra at Araneta Coliseum on Friday.

“The one factor is now we have to chop that momentum to go abroad and play a distinct fashion of basketball [for the BCL].”

Reasonably than feeling settled with their 6-5 file, the Bolts will instantly practice for the Dubai video games, which run from July 9 to fifteen.

Newsome, who completed with 15 factors, six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and a steal, reiterated that whereas they’re assured of a playoff spot, staying sharp for the quarterfinals is one other factor–and the BCL gives the right check.

The PBA playoffs have but to finalize a begin date, Newsome is already excited to defend their crown after they embark on the BCL marketing campaign.

“Our chemistry is absolutely good proper now and with the best way we’re enjoying, we’re enjoying at a excessive degree,” he stated. “We’re wanting ahead to the playoffs, whoever we face.”