The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots showcased their defensive prowess in Game 3 of the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup Finals, securing an 88-80 victory over the San Miguel Beermen and narrowing the series lead to 2-1. After surrendering an average of 106 points in the first two games, the Hotshots tightened up their defense, limiting the Beermen to just 34.1% field goal shooting.
Hotshots coach Chito Victolero attributed the improved defensive performance to the two-day rest his team had before Game 3. He highlighted the importance of keeping the Beermen’s scoring under 90 points, recognizing that it gives the Hotshots a greater chance of winning the game.
In addition to their defensive efforts, the Hotshots received a boost when Jericho Cruz of the San Miguel Beermen was unable to play due to a technical foul. The remaining Beermen found it difficult to score, with CJ Perez shooting 10-of-28 and Marcio Lassiter contributing only four points. Even June Mar Fajardo was limited to just 11 points. On the Hotshots’ end, Mark Barroca led the team with 20 points, supported by five other players who scored in double figures.
Although import Tyler Bey struggled with his shot, he prioritized his defensive assignment of guarding Bennie Boatwright. Despite Boatwright’s high-scoring performance of 27 points, Bey’s defensive pressure caused Boatwright to shoot only 10-of-28 and commit eight turnovers.
The Hotshots’ victory overshadowed the off-court drama involving Calvin Abueva, who faced disciplinary actions for his behavior during and after Game 2. However, the team chose to focus solely on their game preparation and mental focus, leaving distractions behind.
Looking ahead to Game 4, the Hotshots remain focused on their defensive identity and expect a tough challenge from the Beermen. They aim to continue their strong defensive performance and use it as their primary weapon to secure a crucial victory in the series.
《菲律宾篮球协会第48赛季总决赛》第3场比赛中，马尼拉雏菊鸡烧烤快讯队通过展现出卓越的防守能力，以88比80战胜圣米格尔瓶子队，将比分追至2-1。在前两场比赛中平均失分106分之后，雏菊队加强了防守，让瓶子队的投篮命中率降至只有34.1%。
雏菊队教练维克托雷罗归功于球队在第3场比赛之前休息了两天，他强调了限制瓶子队得分在90分以下的重要性，并认识到这样做增加了雏菊队获胜的机会。
除了防守表现出色，雏菊队在圣米格尔瓶子队的耶里科·克鲁兹因技术犯规无法出场的情况下获得了一定优势。余下的瓶子队球员难以得分，CJ·佩雷兹投篮命中率10中2，马尔西奥·拉斯利特只有4分。连好几届MVP卡尔文·法哈多也仅得11分。而雏菊队的马克·巴罗卡以20分的表现领衔球队得分，此外还有其他五名球员得分上双。
尽管马尼拉雏菊队的外援泰勒·贝伊投篮表现不佳，他将重心放在了守护本尼·博特赖特上。尽管博特赖特表现出色得到27分，贝伊的防守压力让他的投篮命中率只有10中2，并且犯了八次失误。
雏菊队的胜利掩盖了卡尔文·阿布维亚在第2场比赛期间以及赛后的行为问题。然而，该球队选择将注意力完全集中在比赛准备和心理调整上，把干扰抛在了脑后。
展望第4场比赛，雏菊队继续关注他们的防守特性，并预计将面临来自瓶子队的激烈挑战。他们的目标是延续出色的防守表现，并将其作为确保系列赛胜利的主要武器。
关键词解释：
1. PBA：菲律宾篮球协会（Philippine Basketball Association）
2. Commissioner’s Cup：总决赛
3. Hotshots：马尼拉雏菊队
4. Beermen：圣米格尔瓶子队
5. Field goal shooting：投篮命中率
6. Import：外援
7. Defensive pressure：防守压制
8. Turnovers：失误
9. Disciplinary actions：纪律处分
建议相关链接：
– 菲律宾篮球协会官方网站
– PBA官网