source: gmanews.tv
A banged-up team like Barangay Ginebra knows how to endure all sorts and pains and injuries to survive in a league dominated by big boys and powerhouse squads.
The Gin Kings has bucked the absence of injured key players like Mark Caguioa, Jayjay Helterbrand, Junthy Valenzuela, Johnny Abarrientos and even Eric Menk by unleashing their old never-say-die spirit.
They have won five of their first six games to move just a half-game behind solo leader Alaska Milk in the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup and will have a chance to gain a share of the lead with a win on Wednesday.
The Gin Kings will seek this objective when they mix it up with the Sta. Lucia Realtors at 7:30 p.m. at the Araneta Coliseum.
How things have gone so far for the Gin Kings, Uichico has only one word to describe – satisfying.
“We’re reduced to a banged-up team, yet we managed to find a way to win games," said Uichico. “I cannot ask for more from my players. They always refuse to lose and that’s the reason why we’re still having a good record."
Against the Realtors, Uichico will need to summon the strength from every healthy player on his squad in their bid to join the Aces on top.
The Realtors, one of the few teams which unloaded several marquee players like Dennis Espino and Denok Miranda in the off-season, remains a formidable force in the All-Filipino Conference, especially now that former MVP Kelly Williams and Ryan Reyes are back in tip-top condition.
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