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PBA: Calvin Abueva injecting much-needed energy in NorthPort
NorthPort ended their long losing streak in the PBA Philippine Cup with a 113-108 victory over NLEX, thanks to the impactful presence of new recruit Calvin Abueva.
Although NorthPort is already out of playoff contention, Abueva's energy significantly boosted the team's performance against NLEX.
Cade Flores scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, earning Best Player of the Game honors, and attributed the team's elevated energy to Abueva.
Flores highlighted Abueva's ability to motivate the team by playing hard and pushing everyone else to match his intensity.
Calvin Abueva, in his second game for NorthPort after being traded from Magnolia, displayed his characteristic 'The Beast' form with 19 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and five steals.
Assistant coach Rensy Bajar expressed confidence in Abueva's immediate positive impact on the team, even in a challenging match against NLEX.
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