Minus Romeo and Fajardo, SMB needs to double the effort in PH Cup

To the last man on the list, San Miguel Beer forward Arwind Santos believes that every player has to contribute in any way for Beermen’s unmanned in the PBA opener inside the “bubble” in Clark, Pampanga. .

With June Mar Fajardo, the current six-time PBA MVP recovering from a leg injury, and Terrence Romeo out for the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury, things are expected to be. tougher for defenders of all. Philippine champion.

Santos said they have to accept the challenge and keep fighting.

“As long as we fight, win or lose, we must show that we fight here no matter what. Yeah, it’s a great thing that June Mar and now Terrence aren’t there, but it’s just a fight, ”Santos said.

“We are lucky players here at SMB – a team, a company that really cares about every player. So we just have to reciprocate by showing that we are still giving our all and not just stepping or walking.

That’s what SMB did in their big win against TerreFirma Dyip by scoring a 105-98 win for their second win in four games, or 1-2 within the bubble version of the PBA.

Two players took a big step forward with the numbers normally expected from Fajardo and Romeo as center Mo Tautuaa had 25 points, while point guard Paul Zamar contributed 11 points, four rebounds and three assists.

Von Pessumal came off the bench with 17 points.

The former MVP Santos winner finished with a double-double of 20 points and 14 rebounds, while Marcio Lassiter recorded 18 points for SMB.

Santos said “core” experience would also play a role, considering the five Philippine Cup titles they have won since 2015. Although the 6-foot-10 Fajardo played a significant role in those title runs, Santos He said that all players now have a unique opportunity to work harder and contribute.

“We know that June Mar is really a great thing in our championships, then Terrence last year. But now everyone needs to help, ”Santos said.