San Miguel Beermen guard Terrence Romeo suits up in PBA Finals Game 4. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
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MANILA, Philippines—San Miguel Beer coach Jorge Gallent commended Terrence Romeo for playing through the pain in Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals.
In the Beermen’s 111-101 conquest of Meralco, Romeo played significant minutes despite nursing an aching calf.
Gallent said that Romeo insisted on playing for the Beermen in hopes of avoiding a 3-1 rut.
“Terrence played well but I’m sure he’s not healthy yet but the kid just wants to win and help the team, that’s why he played now,” said Gallent at Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday.
“[He’s still listed as] day-by-day. He just decided to play because he really wanted to help the team.”
In just 18 minutes of action, Romeo delivered like he wasn’t in pain with seven points, three assists and a rebound.
Still listed as day-to-day by San Miguel, Gallent said he’s just happy with how Romeo is treating the PBA Finals series even with an injury.
“I’m very happy that that’s his mentality. He talked to me yesterday and said he’ll try it and in case I bring him inside, he’ll give his 110, which he did now.”
“I told him, if there’s a chance that I can bring you inside, can you play at least a hundred percent? He did it today. Very happy that he followed the instructions.”