Ginebra guard Stephen Holt throughout a recreation towards NLEX within the PBA Governors’ Cup.-PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra guard Stephen Holt had one factor in thoughts within the Gin Kings’ overcome NLEX in Group B of the PBA Governors’ Cup at Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday night time.
Aiming to bounce again after a surprising setback to Blackwater on Friday, Ginebra coach Tim Cone had one instruction for Holt and the Gin Kings towards the Street Warriors.
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“From the soar, coach wished us to be aggressive on each ends of the ground as gamers and as a crew and I wished to set the tone defensively,” mentioned Holt after Ginebra’s 119-91 romp of NLEX.
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“I’m right here to win and do no matter coach tells me to do. I had a fantastic offensive recreation tonight [too]. I do know it gained’t be like that each single recreation however on the finish of the day, it’s all about your mindset in being aggressive on each ends of the ground.”
Holt did extra than simply that.
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Except for serving as one in every of Ginebra’s defensive anchors by limiting NLEX import Myke Henry to simply 16 factors, Holt additionally induced issues for the Street Warriors in different areas with 26 factors, 11 rebounds and 6 assists.
The reigning Rookie of the Yr, nevertheless, clarified that offering the offensive firepower wasn’t even his main objective with taking part in excellent protection being his essential goal for the Gin Kings.
“I simply assume you could see the little issues highlighted much more,” mentioned Holt.
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“I used to be defender in Terrafirma however I believe with this crew, my protection is highlighted much more by defending imports and simply being a crew participant.”
Ginebra’s different guards Maverick Ahanmisi, Scottie Thompson and rookie RJ Abarrientos additionally acquired it going offensively because the three mixed for 58 factors.
Holt’s stellar efficiency additionally allowed Justin Brownlee to take it straightforward. Brownlee, who erupted for a career-high 51 factors final week, chipped in 13 factors.
The previous Dyip standout and Ginebra look to maintain their profitable methods once they face Phoenix on Friday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
