Cone happy to pull off Game 1

Ginebra's Cone Happy to Pull Off Game 1 Win Despite Fajardo's Dominant Performance

As the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup semifinal series got underway, Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone breathed a sigh of relief after his team secured a thrilling 99-90 win over San Miguel Beermen. The game saw June Mar Fajardo put up an impressive show, but Cone's clever strategy and the efforts of his veteran big men proved crucial in pulling off the victory.

Slowing Down Fajardo

Fajardo, affectionately known as the Kraken, was an unstoppable force on the court, finishing with 11-of-15 shooting from the floor. However, Cone's plan to slow him down involved using Japeth Aguilar and Norbert Torres, two veteran big men, to apply pressure and make it difficult for Fajardo to operate.

Fajardo's Strength

Cone couldn't help but be impressed by Fajardo's strength and ability to dominate on the court. We're just happy we were able to pull off this one despite June Mar having a big game, Cone said, acknowledging his opponent's impressive performance. Credit to June Mar, that's how good he is, that's how good he's been.

Fajardo's Free Throw Struggles

One area where Fajardo struggled was at the free throw line, missing seven of his 12 attempts from the charity stripe. This could be attributed to fatigue and the constant banging he received from Aguilar and Torres.

Tag Team Defense

Cone emphasized that just one big man wasn't enough to defend against Fajardo's dominance. Instead, Ginebra employed a tag team approach, with Aguilar and Torres working together to apply pressure and make it difficult for Fajardo to operate. They did the best they could, Cone said of his veteran big men.

Multiple Efforts Required

Cone emphasized that multiple efforts were required to contain Fajardo's dominance. It's just about multiple efforts against him, because you can't do one effort against him and expect to stop him, it's multiple efforts, he explained. This approach will likely continue as Ginebra looks to take a 2-0 lead in the series.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Ginebra's victory was a testament to the team's resilience and Cone's clever strategy. By employing a tag team approach with Aguilar and Torres, Ginebra managed to contain Fajardo's dominance and secure the win. As the series continues, it will be interesting to see how Ginebra adapts and responds to Fajardo's continued efforts.

Key Takeaways

Fajardo's impressive performance was a testament to his strength and ability to dominate on the court.
Ginebra's resilience and ability to adapt were key factors in securing the win.
* Cone's clever strategy, which included employing Aguilar and Torres as a tag team defense, proved crucial in containing Fajardo's dominance.

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