Jeron Teng earns reward for staying ‘skilled’ after benching, proves price for San Miguel

‘I simply give attention to controlling what I’ve management of,’ says Jeron Teng as he helps San Miguel tie Barangay Ginebra within the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals with an impressed fourth-quarter takeover

MANILA, Philippines – Jeron Teng turned from zero to hero as he helped San Miguel pull stage with Barangay Ginebra within the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.

Benched within the entirety of their Sport 1 loss, Teng confirmed he can ship and keyed the Beermen to a 93-84 victory over the Gin Kings in Sport 2 on the Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, January 7. 

Teng took over late by pouring 12 of his 13 factors within the fourth quarter and added 5 rebounds and three assists as he proved his price to Beermen head coach Leo Austria, who failed to make use of him within the opener of the best-of-seven affair. 

“I used to be not in a position to make use of him due to some issues in my thoughts. I felt responsible, so within the observe the day after, I advised him to be prepared,” mentioned Austria in a mixture of Filipino and English. “I’ve to understand him as a result of he’s actually an expert — no questions, no complaints.” 

“I advised him his time will come anytime. It occurred at this time. Congrats to Jeron as a result of he’s very skilled.” 

San Miguel held a slim 70-68 lead earlier than Teng made his mark, with the previous La Salle star both scoring or aiding on 16 factors in a pivotal 18-9 run that opened up an 88-77 cushion with underneath 4 minutes remaining.

The triumph allowed the Beermen to get again on observe after their 10-game successful streak obtained snapped and deal the Gin Kings their first loss after eight consecutive victories. 

“I simply give attention to controlling what I’ve management of and that’s to be prepared each time my quantity known as. I’m simply right here to assist out the crew regardless of the crew wants me to do. I’m all for us to win, I’m all for successful championships,” mentioned Teng. 

Taking part in in a stacked crew like San Miguel, Teng mentioned his job is to be ready for his second. 

“As a participant, I simply do what I’m paid to do and that’s simply being prepared every time my quantity known as,” mentioned Teng. 

Teng was a part of a balanced Beermen assault led by June Mar Fajardo, who turned in his second straight 20-20 efficiency with 21 factors and 23 rebounds. 

Don Trollano added 12 factors, whereas Jericho Cruz and CJ Perez supplied 11 factors and 5 rebounds every. 

Stephen Holt and RJ Abarrientos paced Ginebra within the loss with 18 factors apiece. 

As San Miguel seeks to take management in Sport 3 on Friday, January 9, on the identical venue, anticipate Teng to get extra taking part in time. 

“Together with his efficiency at this time, I feel he’s included in our rotation,” mentioned Austria. “I by no means doubted his professionalism. On the subject of angle, he is without doubt one of the greatest.” – Rappler.com