Ginebra guard RJ Abarrientos shoots in opposition to NorthPort within the PBA Philippine Cup.–PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines—When Ginebra wanted a fuse to offer a spark for the second unit in opposition to Northport within the PBA Philippine Cup, RJ Abarrientos answered the decision.
Within the Gin Kings’ 131-106 blowout win over the Batang Pier on Wednesday, Abarrientos got here off the bench and produced a efficiency worthy of coach Tim Cone’s excessive praises.
“He’s an offensive stud, there’s little question about it,” mentioned Cone. “For those who don’t be taught to defend him properly, he can beat you up, scoring-wise.”
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That’s precisely what Abarrientos did to the Batang Pier’s protection, which couldn’t include the shifty rookie.
The Far Jap College product scored a game-high 27 factors plus eight assists and three steals, pushing the Gin Kings to a 2-1 card.
Though Cone had some positives to say about his prized younger guard, he’s all for Abarrientos’ enchancment particularly on the defensive finish.
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“He’s nonetheless engaged on the opposite facet of the ground, he’s nonetheless engaged on that however he’ll get a lot, a lot better,” Cone mentioned.
“RJ does such an excellent job of coming off the bench and he permits us to begin an enormous lineup.”
The Gin Kings tackle the NLEX Street Warriors on Wednesday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
