Meralco import Allen Durham.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines—It’s been fairly a while since Allen Durham donned a Meralco jersey however he hardly missed a beat in his PBA return.
The Bolts turned to Durham of their season-opening win over Magnolia, 99-94, within the PBA Governors’ Cup at Araneta Coliseum on Sunday.
Durham was again like he by no means left, posting a double-double with 19 factors and 16 rebounds.
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“I’ve been with this group for some time, there hasn’t been only a basketball connection but in addition a brotherhood that’s been constructed through the years,” mentioned Durham.
“Coming again right here, it felt proper. The one distinction now’s, we acquired expertise.”
The final time Durham performed for Meralco was again in 2019 when he powered the Bolts to a finals look within the Governors’ Cup towards the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings, who received in 5 video games.
After the loss, Durham took his act to the Korean Basketball League earlier than enjoying within the Japan B.League for 3 seasons.
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In his fifth tour of obligation for Meralco, Durham hopes to lastly go all the best way after main the Bolts to a few finals runs previously.
“Now, all people’s centered. At one level within the sport we by no means acquired too excessive or too low.”
Up subsequent for Meralco is TNT, which could have the providers of a returning Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, on Thursday on the identical venue.
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