Reyes confronts Erram in heated Finals exchange
TNT head coach Chot Reyes confronted player Poy Erram during a heated exchange in Game 5 of their Finals series against Barangay Ginebra on Sunday, March 23.
The altercation escalated when Erram threw his towel to the floor and engaged in a verbal dispute with Reyes, who walked away from the huddle momentarily, expressing frustration over TNT's performance and Erram's actions.
TNT led by four points at halftime but their performance deteriorated as Ginebra rallied late in the game, securing an 8-0 run led by Justin Brownlee and Scottie Thompson.
Reyes emphasized his frustration with Erram's actions, stating that without better offensive execution, winning becomes unlikely, urging his team to regroup for Game 6 on Wednesday.
Despite the incident, Reyes put the altercation behind him, stressing the importance of focusing on their upcoming game as they face an uphill battle in the series.
TNT now faces a crucial Game 6 and must avoid making mistakes if they wish to force a decisive Game 7 against Ginebra.
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