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Hong Kong Eastern has bigger things to worry about despite securing a spot in the quarterfinals of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the expense of hapless Terrafirma.
The guest team’s 134-110 win at Philsports Arena in Pasig City, though not a reflection of how the game was played, came after losing import Chris McLaughlin early in the game to an injury even as Eastern was reeling from a defeat in the opener of a semifinal series back home.
Article continues after this advertisement“I think it’s gonna be tough for us, especially if Chris’ injury is serious,” Eastern coach Mensur Bajramovic said.
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Now, Eastern will figure out if McLaughlin’s ankle injury, which he sustained while going for a dunk against Terrafirma’s Kemark Cariño in the first half, could force Bajramovic to make a switch back to Cameron Clark.
Article continues after this advertisementEastern will need to sweep its last two games to have a chance at bagging a top two slot for a twice-to-beat privilege, and not having an import if they rest McLaughlin, could be telling.
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Article continues after this advertisementClark was Eastern’s import to begin the conference, and McLaughlin can no longer suit up for the rest of the tournament if a change is made even because of the injury.
Article continues after this advertisementMcLaughlin came into the contest posting impressive numbers of 24.8 points, 18.4 rebounds, four assists, 1.8 steals and 1.8 blocks behind his imposing presence inside and his ability to also go for outside shots.
It was McLaughlin’s sixth game in the PBA after Clark played the first four for Eastern with averages of 32.5 points, 13.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 blocks.
Article continues after this advertisement“Both players have different styles,” the Eastern mentor said. “With Chris, we have one style and Clark, we have another. But both are great players and we have good reads with both of them. So we will see.”
Eastern is set to fly back home to prepare for Game 2 of the Hong Kong A1 Championship semis series against Winling.
free online casino games win real money no deposit Down 0-1 at homeWinling took the best-of-three opener of that series, 88-65, after taking advantage of Eastern not being in full strength as only half of its roster played with the rest left behind in Manila to prepare for the Terrafirma game.
Steven Guinchard’s 20 points, built on five triples and one four-pointer, helped spark Eastern’s win after losing McLaughlin, while Ramon Cao added 23 and Kobey Lam 20. Eastern’s next PBA game is against Magnolia on Jan. 26, before they wind up against NLEX three days later.
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Terrafirma moved on the brink of ending a miserable conference without a victory after dropping to 0-11 with a game left in the campaign.
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