With Joe Devance out with a plantar fasciitis damage, LA Tenorio realized that Ginebra's resolve will be tried in its win-or-go home game against Alaska on Tuesday.
“I wanted to be aggressive. I expected everyone to step up,” he said.
Much to Tenorio's enjoyment, the Gin Kings got the slack and pulled off a 108-97 triumph over the Aces to continue to the 2017 PBA Philippine Cup elimination rounds.
“I have to give credit my teammates especially Aljon (Mariano), Dave (Marcelo), Kevin (Ferrer), and Jervy (Cruz). They really played well. This is a character game for us because every time we lose a player, someone is stepping up. Not just one, but the whole team is stepping up,” he said.
Tenorio additionally satisfied his words as he scattered a vocation high-tying 31 focuses, three helps, and two bounce back in the win.
Despite the fact that he attempted to move early—scoring just two focuses in the principal quarter—Tenorio's tenacious approach rubbed off on his partners, particularly their young firearms, as the Kings recouped from a seven-point opening.
“I came out flat again, but I really had to be more aggressive so our defense and offense will follow suit,” he said.
With the test of Alaska now more than, Tenorio and whatever remains of the Gin Kings prop for an extreme seven-amusement arrangement against Star.
“They’re really playing well. They’re the hottest team aside from San Miguel, so we really have to be more focused on our game plan against them,” he said.
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