San Miguel Beermen middle June Mar Fajardo.–PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines—June Mar Fajardo warned San Miguel Beer in opposition to complacency after a 2-0 begin of their bid to defend the PBA Philippine Cup crown.
Led by Fajardo, the Beermen squeaked previous the TNT Tropang Giga, 91-89, on Sunday at Ynares Heart, Antipolo.
San Miguel received’t play once more till March 31 after the All-Star and Holy Week break that’s why Fajardo desires the Beermen to stay centered.
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“We have to step up as a result of the competitors is rising, the opposite groups are robust, there aren’t any weak groups within the PBA now. We have to elevate our stage of play, we will’t be snug,” stated Fajardo in Filipino.
“We will’t be too assured so we have to win as a result of coach informed us we want the twice-to-beat benefit.”
Along with his minutes nonetheless being monitored as he absolutely recovers from a calf harm, Fajardo got here off the bench once more and completed with 15 factors and 17 rebounds in 32 minutes of motion.
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“I’m nonetheless restricted with minutes however I’m grateful for my teammates and coaches. They provide me confidence as a result of I obtained quite a lot of misses however they nonetheless give me confidence.
“I obtained sidelined for some time however I’ll get my rhythm once more.”
Heading into the two-week break, the Beermen are 2-0 and the league leaders with Commissioner’s Cup finalist Magnolia slightly below them at 1-0.
