PBA: Poy Erram rues TNT loss, vows to stick able for playoffs

TNT Tropang Giga’s Poy Erram throughout a PBA Philippine Cup recreation in opposition to Magnolia Hotshots. –PBA IMAGES

MANILA, Philippines — TNT large guy Poy Erram couldn’t lend a hand however remorseful about how the Tropang Giga let pass of a conceivable twice-to-beat benefit within the PBA Philippine Cup playoffs.

After TNT’s shut loss to Magnolia, 88-83, at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Friday, Erram lamented what may just’ve been a smoother trail of their grand slam bid.

READ: PBA: Magnolia books twice-to-beat, outlasts TNT forward of playoffs

“Siyempre, sayang (of course, that was too bad),” mentioned Erram to Inquirer Sports.

“We had a good start. We just had a couple of lapses in the end and we couldn’t maintain our lead. It kept going from there — we had so many turnovers and we couldn’t execute, plus they kept on scoring.”

Erram delivered a close to double-double of 12 issues, 9 rebounds, and 4 blocks, however TNT nonetheless completed the eliminations with a 6-5 file.

The Tropang Giga dropped their final two video games after using a scorching streak of six immediately wins.

Despite the harsh loss — and the potential for dealing with Magnolia once more within the PBA quarterfinals — Erram believes their grand slam bid remains to be alive.

“We still have a chance… We can do this. I’ll be ready to help the team.”

“Whatever coach (Chot Reyes) asks of me, I’ll be doing it. Plus, I’ll check my emotions because it can affect the whole team. I want to make sure that I’m okay, physically and mentally, to help the team in the best way possible.”