PBA Finals: Tim Cone rues ’embarrassing’ Ginebra loss in Game 4
Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines—A visibly pissed off Tim Cone appeared briefly in entrance of the media after Ginebra’s 116-104 loss to TNT in Recreation 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals at Araneta Coliseum on Sunday.
Cone had each purpose to be upset after the Tropang Giga evened the sequence once more in a recreation that noticed Ginebra path by as many as 23 factors.
“It’s a sequence and now we’re tied. Now, it turns into a best-of-three however we simply performed badly at the moment. We didn’t defend, we didn’t rebound. It was fairly disappointing and on many ranges was embarrassing however like I mentioned, it’s a sequence,”
When requested in regards to the Tropang Giga’s record-setting finals efficiency of 21 3-pointers, Cone cited Ginebra’s lack of effort on the defensive finish.
“We hit threes too however we didn’t defend. I’m not simply speaking about capturing. I’m speaking about defending. That’s all I received to say,” mentioned Cone, whose squad hit 15 triples after making 18 in Recreation 3.
Newly-minted Finest Import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led TNT’s assault with 36 factors, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and three steals.
The Tropang Giga had 4 gamers hit 4 3-pointers apiece. Jayson Castro had 17 factors off the bench whereas Mikey Williams, Calvin Oftana and Kib Montalbo every added 16.
“That’s simply how capturing is, typically it’s on and typically it’s not however if you happen to ask them about it, for so long as the protection is fixed, you’re going to be okay,” TNT coach Jojo Lastimosa mentioned.
Your subscription couldn’t be saved. Please strive once more.
Your subscription has been profitable.
Learn Subsequent
Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get entry to The Philippine Each day Inquirer & different 70+ titles, share as much as 5 devices, take heed to the information, obtain as early as 4am & share articles on social media. Name 896 6000.
For suggestions, complaints, or inquiries, contact us.
