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PBA: Calvin Abueva injecting much-needed energy in NorthPort
NorthPort ended its eight-game losing streak in the PBA Philippine Cup with a 113-108 victory over NLEX.
The Batang Pier's improved performance has been significantly influenced by new recruit Calvin Abueva, who was traded from Magnolia on May 27 alongside Jerrick Balanza in exchange for William Navarro.
Abueva, known as 'The Beast,' has injected much-needed energy into the team, demonstrating his impact with 18 points, seven rebounds, and three assists in his debut against Phoenix, and a strong 19-point, eight-rebound performance in the win against NLEX.
Cade Flores achieved a career-best 26 points and 15 rebounds in the victory over NLEX, but he credited Abueva for inspiring the team's elevated energy and intensity.
Assistant coach Rensy Bajar highlighted Abueva's positive influence, noting that his presence compels teammates to match his intensity.
Bajar also expressed that Abueva could have made a significant difference for NorthPort had he joined earlier in the season, as the team was already eliminated from playoff contention.
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NorthPort upset NLEX Road Warriors, 113-108, ending an eight-game losing streak and spoiling NLEX's bid for the top spot in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.
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Cade Flores powered the NorthPort Batang Pier to a stunning 113-108 upset victory over the NLEX Road Warriors in the PBA Philippine Cup, shattering their eight-game losing streak.
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