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Terrafirma guard Juami Tiongson.–PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines—Juami Tiongson earned excessive praises from Terrafirma coach Johnedel Cardel after their most up-to-date win within the PBA Philippine Cup.
Led by Tiongson, the Dyip squeaked previous NLEX, 99-95, to earn a uncommon 2-0 begin on Sunday at Araneta Coliseum.
Tiongson recorded a team-high 21 factors with three assists, two rebounds and a steal to energy Terrafirma to its finest franchise begin because the 2016 Governors’ Cup.
Nevertheless it wasn’t the rosiest scoring exhibition for Tiongson, who solely made 5 of his 17 pictures from the sector for a lowly 29 p.c capturing clip.
Nonetheless, Cardel made it some extent to say constructive issues in regards to the rising level guard.
“With Juami, each follow, he arrives early. He even arrives sooner than me even when it’s 5 or 5:30 a.m., he nonetheless makes it some extent to go first. Seeing that, I informed myself that I can stay and die with Juami as a result of I can see his efforts,” mentioned Cardel in Filipino.
“I’ve large confidence in him. Even when he makes errors, I do know he’ll all the time bounce again.”
Tiongson contributing massive on offense isn’t new for the Dyip.
The Ateneo product completed with a 30-piece on Friday when Terrafirma beat Converge 107-99 on Friday.
Stephen Holt, who turned in an distinctive sport with 17 factors, seven boards, 4 assists and 4 steals, mentioned Tiongson makes it simpler for him to be efficient on the ground.
“He makes my job simpler. With him, I can focus extra on protection. He picks me up, I can deny the passing strains to make it harder for different guards,” mentioned the 2023 first total draft decide.
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