AKTV file photo/Paul Ryan Tan
And with Rain or Shine’s depth and rhythm, the odds are stacked highly against San Mig Coffee.
Just don’t tell that to James Yap.
“Laban lang nang laban. Hindi pa tapos yung series,” said Yap.
The San Mig Coffee superstar put up a yeoman’s effort in the Mixers’ Game Four loss, playing 40 minutes as they tried to claw back from an 18-point hole. He rebounded from a subpar output last game by leading all scorers with 20 points.
But had to bleed for every basket against the tough Rain or Shine defense, which rotated four men — Jireh Ibañes, Ryan Araña, Gabe Norwood, and Ronnie Matias — on him, limiting him to just 7-of-17 shooting.
Yap said he doesn’t mind the heavy exposure, even though he is still suffering the effects of nagging injuries.
“Balewala yung pagod at sakit. Hindi ko na iniisip yang mga yan,” said Yap. “Nagpakahirap at nagpakapagod kami makarating rito, kaya balewala na lahat yan.”
He expects more adjustments for San Mig Coffee for Game Five, where the Mixers will try to extend the series.
“Maganda yung screens na ibinibigay sa akin kaya medyo maganda laro ko kumpara last time. Pero hindi pa rin enough,” he said.
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