PBA: No relaxation for weary as Meralco, Newsome tools up for Dubai tilt

MANILA, Philippines — The Meralco Bolts and Chris Newsome may just breathe a sigh of aid after clinching a place within the PBA Philippine Cup playoffs and shutting the eliminations with a win.

But as a substitute of stress-free, Newsome and corporate are protecting their focal point sharp forward of subsequent month’s Basketball Champions League in Dubai.

“It’s a good place to be in to get that momentum going into the playoffs,” stated Newsome after their 82-73 win over Ginebra at Araneta Coliseum on Friday.

“The only thing is we have to cut that momentum to go overseas and play a different style of basketball [for the BCL].”

Rather than feeling settled with their 6-5 report, the Bolts will straight away teach for the Dubai video games, which run from July 9 to 15.

Newsome, who completed with 15 issues, six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and a scouse borrow, reiterated that whilst they’re confident of a playoff spot, staying sharp for the quarterfinals is some other factor–and the BCL provides the easiest take a look at.

The PBA playoffs haven’t begun to finalize a get started date, Newsome is already excited to shield their crown when they embark at the BCL marketing campaign.

“Our chemistry is really good right now and with the way we’re playing, we’re playing at a high level,” he stated. “We’re looking forward to the playoffs, whoever we face.”