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Assistant coaches making sure Beermen keep positive vibe— even without Austria—heading into playoffs; Hotshots sewup No. 2


PBA imported Devon scott

San Miguel imports Devon Scott. — PBA . IMAGES

Jorge Gallent and his fellow assistant coaches are focused on trying to ensure that San Miguel Beer stays in good spirits even with head coach Leo Austria repeatedly absent as the Beermen enter the quarter-finals. finished the PBOC’s Cup as the hottest team in the field.

“We as assistants are just doing our job to take his place,” Gallent said after the Beermen beat Meralco Bolts, 113-108, on Friday at the Philsports Arena in the City. Pasig to end a four-match winning streak.

That match came after Gallent was tasked with taking on Austria, who had yet to return despite being disqualified from the tournament’s health and safety procedures, as San Miguel ultimately finished with the record. 7-5 for 5th seed and first -three meetings with Converge 4.

Game two saw Magnolia rally in the fourth round to defeat Rain or Shine, 106-90, and take second place with a two-hit advantage over 7 Phoenix.

Rain or Shine, who lost their 11-point lead, finished qualifying with a score of 5-7 and will face NLEX in Sunday’s 8th place play-off at the same venue.

But the impressive track record under Gallent has sparked some speculation as to whether the temporary transition will be permanent despite Austria. This, despite the fact that Austria has led the Beermen to 9 championships, including this year’s Philippine Cup.

Austria the previous day was quoted in a story posted on the PBA’s website that he would rather let Gallent command the shots in the meantime, so as not to disrupt San Miguel’s achievements in his absence. .

San Miguel’s playoff fortunes are in the balance with a score of 3-5 when control is handed to Gallent. Since then, the Beermen seem to have regained the form that helped them win many championships under Austria.

The record also coincides with the return of June Mar Fajardo and Terrence Romeo, who took on Meralco after a nine-month absence due to injury.

Still, Gallent said he and the rest of the staff are eager to see Austria back on the sidelines, especially as San Miguel expects an uphill battle with coach Aldin Ayo and the paced Converge team. fast.

“We’re waiting for him,” Gallent said. “Once Coach Leo is ready mentally and physically, then he will join us.”

Import Devon Scott had 32 points and 13 bounces in another strong performance in stark contrast when he debuted Beermen against FiberXers last month.

Romeo had a story of two innings in his first on-court run since March, scoring 12 points shooting 5/14 in 16 minutes.

“Just being able to play basketball again is a blessing for me,” Romeo said in Filipino. “I hope that I can continue playing without injury.”

“My physical condition is fine, but I still have to catch up with the game and get my rhythm back,” he added.

Meralco, whose pre-start team was out of contention following a defeat to NLEX last Wednesday, ended the game 4-8, but there are hopes that it can regain the competitive flame. at the Governors Cup with imported KJ McDaniels.

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