Ginebra aims for equalizer

THE BARANGAY Ginebra Kings will try to prove once more that they’re the league’s never-say-die team as they look to equalize against the Talk N Text ‘Tropang Texters in today’s Game 6 of the 36th PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals at the Araneta Coliseum.

Balloons and confetti didn’t drop last Friday night as the Kings staved off elimination by downing the Texters in Game 5, 100-93, that cut their series deficit, 2-3.

The win gave the Kings some sort of momentum and another win today will definitely boost their morale further.

“We stayed alive but it’s just hard to look far forward. We got the job done tonight and we’ll try to get the job done again Sunday,” Ginebra coach Jong Uichico told pba.ph after the win.

Nate Brumfield completed a near triple-double in Game 5, while Mark Caguioa, Rudy Hatfield, JC Intal and Mike Cortez scored in twin digits, allowing the Kings to live to fight another day.

“Nothing to celebrate about. It’s just a game, and we’ll face another uphill climb Sunday. We’ll again try our best to stay alive,” Uichico said.

Talk ‘N Text head coach lamented the lack of effort of his wards and their failure to execute their run-and-gun attack.

“We only had four fastbreak points. Namasyal yata sa Luneta ang mga players ko,” said Reyes. “Hopefully, we’re able to recover and come back with better effort. We’re a mediocre team kung maglalarong walang effort and energy.”

Reyes says there is no reason to panic as they take their second of three chances of nailing their second straight championship crown.

/EDITORIAL ASSISTANT CALVIN D. CORDOVA