Jeron Teng Looks Forward to 1st Game against Ginebra
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The son of Alvin Teng embraces confidence boost heading into battle against the giants
After winning their first two games to open the league's 43rd season, the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings looked like the team who is ready to take down the league's best all-Filipino crew, the San Miguel Beermen. Then, they ran into the path of the Blackwater Elites who in turn, handed the Gin Kings their first taste of defeat this conference, 94-77. While the fans of the Gin Kings are hoping that their team will bounce back from this setback, they are heading into another anticipated battle and it's not some mediocre team, folks. It's the Alaska Aces who are now bannered by Calvin Abueva AND their prized rookie, Jeron Teng.
Facing the Gin Kings may be a daunting task but one player is looking forward to it and that player is Jeron Teng. In fact, the son of former PBA player, Alvin Teng, is the welcoming the confidence boost that he gained from breakaway third quarter against the Kia Picanto when outscored the entire Kia team, 13-5. Folks, that's 13 of his 23 points in the win- Alaska's 2nd straight.
Question: Can Ginebra defend Jeron Teng?
Realistically, Ginebra has no one on their current roster ASIDE from Joe Devance that can match-up the intensity of Jeron Teng on both ends of the court. As we saw in their previous game against Blackwater, Ginebra struggled to defend Mac Belo who scored 22 points despite making 6 of 17 shots. Aside from Belo, Ginebra also failed to limit Allein Maliksi who added 17 points for the win.
Having said that, Ginebra will have their hands full on Jeron Teng aside from the Beast, Calvin Abueva. Sure, they can contain the Beast but defending Jeron Teng is another story all throughout. Tim Cone could send out Kevin Ferrer or even start Japeth Aguilar at the 3 spot to try to defend Teng. But then, we're talking about Tim Cone, ladies and gentlemen, the winningest coach in the history of the PBA. One way or another, he'll figure things out. But then again, we're also talking about defending Jeron Teng.
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