TNT guard Heading plays through back spasms in Game 1 win

TNT guard Jordan Heading played through back spasms in Game 1 of their PBA Philippine Cup semifinals against Rain or Shine on Wednesday night, contributing with 11 points, three rebounds, and an assist as TNT secured a 98-91 victory.

Heading's performance was crucial for TNT, which is facing significant backcourt injuries to Jayson Castro, Rey Nambatac, and Brian Heruela.

After the game, Heading expressed relief that his condition had improved but emphasized the need to limit his playing time to avoid aggravating his injury.

The guard mentioned undergoing various treatments including chiropractic care and physiotherapy to manage his back spasms, which have sidelined him in previous games.

Reyes stated that Heading's minutes will be determined by his physical condition each day, highlighting the challenge of balancing his health with team needs due to limited rest between games.

Heading noted Rain or Shine's aggressive playstyle and emphasized the importance of containing their transition game for TNT to win the series.