“GINEBRA JOE DEVANCE PROBLEMA SA FINALS | RJ ABARRIENTOS PAGKILALA GALING SA PBA”
Barangay Ginebra faces injury woes as PBA Finals rematch looms
The Barangay Ginebra Kings are heading into the PBA Finals against the TNT Tropang Giga with a major injury concern. Star center Joe Devance is expected to miss at least the first two games of the series due to a knee injury.
Devance suffered the injury in Game 6 of the semifinals against San Miguel Beermen. He was accidentally hit by import EJ Feihl and was unable to return to the game. Despite his absence, Ginebra was able to win the game and advance to the Finals.
Coach Tim Cone said that Devance is unlikely to play in Game 1 or Game 2 of the Finals. He added that the team is trying to limit Devance’s minutes in order to prevent further injury.
Devance’s absence is a big blow to Ginebra. He is a key player for the team and his presence gives them a major advantage inside. However, Cone is confident that his team can still compete without Devance.
“We have other players who can step up and fill the void,” Cone said. “We’re not going to make excuses. We’re just going to focus on playing our best basketball.”
In other news, RJ Abarientos was named PBA Player of the Week for his performance in the semifinals. Abarientos averaged 18.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in the two games. He also shot 50% from the field.
Abarientos is a rookie for Ginebra and he has quickly become a key player for the team. He is a talented scorer and he is also a good defender.
Ginebra is hoping to win its second consecutive PBA championship. However, they will have to do it without Devance for at least the first two games of the Finals.
RJ Abarientos shines in PBA Finals rematch
RJ Abarientos is coming off a stellar performance in the PBA semifinals, where he was named Player of the Week. The rookie guard averaged 18.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in the two games.
Abarientos is a key player for Barangay Ginebra and he has quickly become a fan favorite. He is a talented scorer and he is also a good defender.
Ginebra is facing TNT Tropang Giga in the PBA Finals and Abarientos is expected to play a major role in the series. He is a versatile player who can score from anywhere on the court.
Abarientos is also a good passer and he is able to create scoring opportunities for his teammates. He is a confident player and he is not afraid to take the big shot.
Ginebra is hoping to win its second consecutive PBA championship. However, they will have to do it without Joe Devance for at least the first two games of the Finals. Devance is a key player for Ginebra and his absence will be felt.
However, Abarientos and the rest of the Ginebra team are confident that they can still win the championship. They are a talented team and they are playing at a high level.
The PBA Finals is going to be a great series. Both teams are talented and they are both hungry for victory. It is going to be a battle between two of the best teams in the Philippines.
