It Was Kerby's Conference High

I watched the battle between the Giants and the Aces last night, hoping that a gift from Kerby will come.

Alaska Aces had been leading the conference with a 7-1 win-loss record. The only team that beat them was the Rain or Shine Realtors (ROS). Ironically, it was ROS' only win for the conference. And for the record, Purefoods TJ Giants (PF) have not beaten the Aces in the last conference, all four games.

The first half (well, up to third quarter) shows that PF just can't beat the Aces. LA Tenorio had been very lucky in his three point shots; while, it is given that Willie Miller is a great Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) player. But despite the lead, which is as big as 20 points, I never lose hope that PF can still beat the Aces. They were the only team known at making their opponents cry for a sorry loss.

Fourt quarter shows Kerby Raymundo's heart. I can see him aggressively making shots. In fact, he had his conference high last night, 25 big points with NO turn over for 'The Kid'.

Kerby Raymundo vs Sonny Thoss

Kerby Raymundo vs Aces (Sonny Thoss, Joe De Vance and Tony Dela Cruz)
Photo Credits: PBA.PH

It was around 3 minutes left, and the Aces still lead as much as 10 big points. Their 3-point shots were heart-breakers for the PF (and for me too). But still, I am all hopes that Kerby can still save the day. Unfortunately, as Peter June Simon throw his 3 point shot, and missed, I called it a game. Congratulations to the Aces! I was kinda dishearten that Kerby's efforts had been put to waste. But, that's the name of the game. Someone should win, and someone will definitely lose. I am not 100% disappointed anyway, for I knew Kerby did his best.

My fingers are still crossed - I wanted him to be the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the season.