Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome throughout a PBA Philippine Cup recreation in opposition to Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. –PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines — The Meralco Bolts and Chris Newsome may breathe a sigh of reduction after clinching a spot within the PBA Philippine Cup playoffs and shutting the eliminations with a win.
However as a substitute of enjoyable, Newsome and firm are retaining their focus sharp forward of subsequent month’s Basketball Champions League in Dubai.
“It’s a great 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 we have now to chop that momentum to go abroad and play a unique type of basketball [for the BCL].”
Relatively than feeling settled with their 6-5 report, 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 presents the proper 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 actually good proper now and with the best way we’re taking part in, we’re taking part in at a excessive stage,” he stated. “We’re wanting ahead to the playoffs, whoever we face.”
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