A Disappointing Loss

I almost missed the game of Sta. Lucia Realtors (SLR) and Barako Bull Coffee Masters. Good thing I had waken myself up just in time before the first quarter started.

I believe, last conference, it was the Barako Bulls who ended at the lowest spot; thus, being an underdog against a much competitive SLR. But on how the things transpired during the game, and on the surprises that I had seeing the new roster of both teams, SLR bowed in their first game against the Barako Bulls with a score of 97-93. They had rallied from as much as 10 points deficit.

This conference is a battle not only with the all Filipino line-up, but with a reinforcement of an import. SLR's Anthony Johnson did great in the game. He had several surprising dunks [not to mention Kelly William's own version]. But Sammy Monroe's debut game is just brilliant. He gained 39 points and 11 monster rebounds.

Well, yeah, it was disappointing that SLR loses against the underdogs. Probably, Joseph Yeo's loss is a big factor here. BonBon Custodio, although played great too is not someone that could replace Yeo, I think.

Atop that disappointment, I am disappointed too for I was not able to see Chris Pacana play. I know he had trained well, he even played great in their practice game against the Smart Gilas. I hope he'll be given another chance to show off what he got.