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NLEX Road Warriors’ Xyrus Torres all through the PBA Philippine Cup recreation in opposition to Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. –PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines—Xyrus Torres did a bit little bit of the entirety in NLEX’s heart-stopping win over Ginebra within the PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday evening.
READ: PBA: NLEX thwarts Ginebra comeback to push streak
Somewhat little bit of the entirety doesn’t essentially imply stuffing the stat sheet. Somewhat little bit of the entirety additionally approach some excellent and dangerous moments.
Torres used to be a basic a part of the Road Warriors’ finish recreation of their 89-86 victory over the Gin Kings however he didn’t do it with out some errors.
Robert Bolick, although, inspired him to play seize within the demise seconds of the sport.
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“He was down because he missed some free throws but I told him, it’s okay because it’s part of being a rookie,” stated Bolick.
“He’ll learn, but at the end of the day, I told him if you’re open, shoot it. That was a big shot, he sank it from the corner and I’m so proud of him and my teammates.”
NLEX Road Warriors’ Robert Bolick in opposition to Barangay Ginebra defenders all through a PBA Philippine Cup recreation. –PBA IMAGES
NLEX used to be forward, 87-86, with 11 seconds to move prior to the Gin Kings fouled Torres and despatched him to the road.
The rookie out of Far Eastern University, then again, ignored each his freebies that stored the door open for Ginebra.
But it used to be Torres who driven the Road Warriors to the motive force’s seat with a seize triple within the with 49 seconds left to provide NLEX the narrow benefit.
In the tip, Torres completed with an all-around recreation of 11 issues, 4 assists and 3 rebounds in 22 mins of motion.
Even trainer Jong Uichico needed to laud his younger gun after appearing nerves of metal in spite of being a newcomer within the league.
“Of course, the pressure still gets to them so we should give them that leeway to be able to deal with that type of pressure and give them that confidence,” stated the highest trainer.
“Xyrus delivered with that big three-point shot. He was wide open and he had full confidence for it. That’s what we want, for him to have high confidence to shoot,” he added additional.
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NLEX now stands at 4-1 within the standings and is having a look to stay its successful tactics on Wednesday subsequent week when the Road Warriors face Terrafirma on the identical venue.
