Properly-prepared and rested, Hong Kong tops San Miguel anew

Hong Kong Jap towards San Miguel Beer within the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–PBA IMAGES

MANILA, Philippines–Hong Kong Jap guard Glen Yang stated preparation was an enormous think about toppling San Miguel Beer for a second consecutive time on Sunday.

Hong Kong repeated over the Beermen, 99-91, in time beyond regulation within the PBA Commissioner’s Cup simply 4 nights after beating the identical squad within the East Asia Tremendous League in Wan Chai.

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Yang added the absence of journey allowed Hong Kong to really feel extra rested heading into their rematch with San Miguel regardless of taking part in of their third recreation in 5 nights.

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“The journey schedule bought to us final recreation, it’s no excuse however we undoubtedly felt it and also you noticed that on the defensive finish. Our coaches put up the sport we performed towards San Miguel final time they usually confirmed us our protection,” stated Yang.

“They confirmed what we have been able to. we knew we have been going to deliver it tonight, yesterday we bought a bit extra relaxation and I believe we confirmed extra of who we actually are tonight.”

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Jap was coming off a 120-113 loss to league-leading NorthPort on Friday.

Yang powered Hong Kong towards San Miguel with 26 factors, highlighted by 4 3-pointers.

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“It’s not simple to beat any workforce twice in a row, particularly San Miguel, which is an excellent workforce,” stated Hong Kong coach Mensur Bajramovic, whose squad turned again SMB, 71-62, within the EASL.

“My gamers are drained for certain. It was apparent within the final recreation after we misplaced however we’ve analyzed this recreation they usually confirmed good response,” he added.