After Twitter outburst, Mark Caguioa pleased with Ginebra’s balanced performance in win

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After calling out his teammates over social media following their lackluster performance in the PLDT Home TVolution Commissioner’s Cup, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel superstar Mark Caguioa had to be satisfied with his team’s balanced offensive performance in their win on Wednesday over the Meralco Bolts.

“That’s what we need,” told InterAksyon.com shortly after the game.

Six players scored in double-figures for Ginebra, which had 22 assists — 14 more than their rivals.

Prior to the game, Caguioa took to Twitter to express his frustation with the Gin Kings’ 2-4 start.

“If this team play the way we practice we would be unstoppable. Kaso pag meron ng camera wala na parang pa pogian lang. Walang gigil at galit sa laro. Gusto ko rin makita na sana yung nakikipag laban sa bangaan hindi yung lagi kami tinitulak or binabanga #LETSWAKEUPGINEBRA” he wrote on his account.

Jayjay Helterbrand said he didn’t read Caguioa’s tweets, he shared his longtime backcourt partner’s sentiments.

“I don’t know what he posted because I don’t have Twitter, but whatever it is, it has something to do with the passion of our team,” said Helterbrand.

“If we played like this, we have each other’s backs, giving it all out there, we’ll have good results every time.

“But you’ve got to bring it every game. We have to be consistent.”

Second-year forward Chris Ellis, meanwhile, added that Caguioa commands so much respect on the team that whatever he says has an impact on the squad.

“I think what he’s talking about is no different from what he’s saying in the locker room,” said Ellis. “Anytime those guys speak, especially Mark, has a positive effect on the team. You have to take it to the heart. We tried to do what they’ve been doing their whole career. You try to exemplify based on those words and action.”