PBA D-League: Cebuana Lhuiller opens up with a win over Cobra

MANILA, Philippines—Last season’s finalist Cebuana Lhuiller debuted in the PBA D-League Aspirants cup with a 58-74 victory over Cobra Energy Wednesday at the Trinity Gym.

Far Eastern University standout Terrence Romeo led the Gems with 14 points and four assists while the rest of the team took turns in the offensive end.

Head coach Luigi Trillo, though, was far from satisfied with his team’s overall performance.

“Nagkakanya-kanya. When we took the lead, they started committing unforced turnovers,” said Trillo, who said some of the team members only joined practice recently.

“We’re still adjusting to each other. They need to trust and give the ball to each other more. Hopefully we could get better,” Trillo added.

The Gems, who lost to NLEX in the finals of the Foundation Cup, asserted their superiority all game and led by as big as 15 points in the third quarter.

The Energy tried to storm back in the payoff period but could only come as close as six points, 39-45, on a basket by Lord Casajeros.

John Noble finished with 10 points and four assists for Cobra.