NorthPort Batang Pier guard Jio Jalalon going up in opposition to TNT’s Brian Heruela within the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup. –PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines—If Northport’s first recreation within the PBA Governors’ Cup was any indication, Jio Jalalon might be seemed upon as certainly one of Batang Pier’s veterans heading ahead.
Following a robust loss to TNT at Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday, coach Bonnie Tan acknowledged that Jalalon might be anticipated to contribute massive for Northport on offense and management within the coming video games.
“We’re anticipating him to contribute particularly in the long run recreation conditions and shutting out video games,” mentioned Tan after their 101-95 loss to Tropang Giga.
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“We all know he’s a champion participant so he has all of the experiences that may assist this youthful Northport crew.”
Jalalon performed simply 17 minutes in his debut for Northport, dropping six factors, 4 assists and two rebounds within the defeat.
The shifty guard performed regardless of being below 100% as a result of a knee damage he’s been nursing since earlier than being traded to the Batang Pier.
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When that well being standing goes as much as 100, although, count on Tan and Northport to search for him extra in each aspect of the sport.
“He simply acquired injured so he’s not 100%. When he does turn into 100%, we count on him to be our chief within the court docket,” Tan mentioned.
The Batang Pier seems to bounce again on Friday once they go up in opposition to Terrafirma.
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