PBA: Braimoh says Meralco win was attributable to ‘staff sport,’ not him alone

Meralco import Suleiman Braimoh. –PBA Photographs

MANILA, Philippines—Suleiman Braimoh Jr. was the main man in Meralco’s shut 107-102 victory over Rain or Shine within the PBA Commissioner’s  Cup at Philsports Area on Wednesday.

But the Bolts’ latest resident import deflected the praises for his stellar outing, saying the victory was constructed from a staff sport that they performed to a tee.

“As a lot because it was on me, it’s a staff sport. At this time, hopefully, is the start of one thing we are able to construct on. Everyone was chipping in and doing their elements and I’ll do my half to not let my teammates down,” mentioned Braimoh after ending with a monster double-double of 34 factors and 14 rebounds.

“We’ll maintain one another accountable, put our greatest foot ahead for a similar purpose. Tomorrow, it could be another person [scoring] however we’ll maintain raking these wins.”

Together with Braimoh Jr.’s efforts on offense, he was additionally closely energetic on protection, snagging two blocks and two steals.

Rain or Shine import Dajuan Summers. –PBA PBA IMAGES

He was additionally a pest on protection for his Elasto Painters counterpart Dajuan Summers.

Regardless of Summers ending with 27 markers and 9 boards, he struggled mightily from the sector, sinking simply eight of his 23 tries because of Braimoh Jr.’s efforts.

His efforts on the defensive finish, coach Luigi Trillo mentioned, was contagious for the opposite Bolts which helped them clamp down Rain or Shine much more.

“The factor with him is, he’s coachable and he’s a frontrunner. You noticed within the first half when he had a number of effort to play defensively, it was contagious and all people began doing it,” defined Trillo.

“The factor I’m most proud about with him was his protection and also you noticed how he was in a position to set the tone for us,” he added.

Serving to the Meralco import on offense, in the meantime, was returning participant Chris Newsome who completed with 20 factors. Cliff Hodge additionally helped the Bolts snatch the victory with 10 markers and 11 boards.