Bad defense, not poor shooting, biggest concern for Talk ‘N Text after huge loss to Ginebra

“We didn’t play defense tonight.”

That was how Talk ‘N Text coach Norman Black explained how the Tropang Texters were blown out in Game One of their Commissioner’s Cup semifinals series by Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Friday night.

The Gin Kings cruised to an easy 104-81 victory that saw Talk ‘N Text shoot just 1-of-18 from the three-point line.

But the Tropang Texters agreed with their coach, saying they need to step up on the defensive end.

“Maganda opensa nila, pangit depensa namin,” said forward Ranidel de Ocampo. “Kay Coach Norman kasi maski malas ka basta dumidepensa ka, OK sa kanya. Pero kulang kami sa energy tonight. Kailangan naming ibalik yung energy namin and treat each game like a do-or-die game.”

“We need to go back to practice and prepare with a better defensive effort in our next game,” added guard Ryan Reyes.

“Hindi ko nga alam bakit ganito ang laro namin,” said point guard Jayson Castro. “Hindi naman excuse na hindi na kami di-depensa ng maganda kung pangit ang shooting naming kasi may mga games na nananalo pa rin kami maski hindi kami maka-shoot sa three-points.”

For Black, it’s back to the drawing board for Talk ‘N Text.

“We will fix these things immediately in practice. Right now, I cannot dwell on the negative things because we need to bounce back strong for Game Two,” he said.


SOURCE: Interaksyon

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