MONTALBAN - NLEX obviously got a big break when Blackwater played without Sedric Barefield and lost Christian David to injury during their PBA Philippine Cup game at the newly-built Ynares Center II here.
Road Warriors coach Jong Uichico admitted the absence of the Bossing's top two offensive options was a breather for the Road Warriors, who registered their third straight win, 80-72.
Barefield was out with a hamstring injury, while David sprained his ankle just four minutes into the game.
Uichico specifically pointed out to Barefield's absence as a stroke of luck especially after preparing well against the no. 2 overall pick in the last draft.
Barefield averaged 18 points per game in four outings with the Bossing this conference.
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"Malaking bagay na hindi naglaro si Barefield kasi baka yun pa ang naging problema namin, e" said Uichico.
"Ilang araw kami nagpa-practice para kay Barefield. Minsan nagugulo ka rin e, minsan yung player nagugulo rin. Pinag-handaan mo si Barefield, tapos yun pala hindi maglalaro. Minsan nangyayari yun."
Not that the NLEX coach is complainining.
"Hindi ko sinabi na nakakabuti. Nakakagulo," Uichico stressed.(RG)
