Kerby Raymundo's Come Back

QUARTER FINALS - GAME 1 - JULY 9, 2010

I had long waited for Kerby Raymundo to suit up and play for the Derby Ace Llamados (DAL). Unfortunately, I had an event to attend to at the night of his debut game this conference. Yes, he had been off this conference to nurse an injury. He even had to fly to Hongkong for his therapy. It had been the cost of the All Filipino Cup Championship Crown. *sigh*

Though unable to watch, I am glad that DAL won. Probably a welcome victory for their captain. And not bad for 14 minutes of hard court action, he chipped in 4 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Final Score: 108-102 (DAL)

QUARTER FINALS - GAME 2 - JULY 11, 2010

Finally, I got to watch the game, and see Kerby's actions in the hard court. And hey, I got to see his sweet smile. But that smile made me wonder, for he did not normally smile in a game, he's focused. So maybe, he just suit in to play and give moral boost to his teammates, and not play hard at all. And maybe, just maybe, my hunch is correct. They lost the game. I'm sad. For when the momentum is shifted to DAL's side, an offensive foul called against Roger Yap (a very delayed whistle) and a defensive foul called against 'The Kid' right after that play. Poor decision. Even the commentators suggest that it should not be the case. The foul should have gone the other way, to the other team. And definitely, I am missing Clif Brown's monster game against the Barako Masters.

Photo Credits: PBA.PH

Final Score: 79-69 (ROS) Series Tied 1-1

QUARTER FINALS - GAME 3 - JULY 14, 2010

Because of Typhoon Basyang that hit the country (North Luzon specifically), power had been cut off almost (or more than) 24 hours last Wednesday. Hence, I was not able to watch the game (a must win one for the DAL to gain the confidence back). Before I sleep, I got the sad news that they lost against Rain or Shine (ROS) with Sol Mercado's excellent ballin'. I hate him for being so good, ha ha. No, he's nice. I just wanted DAL to win, that's why.

But just when I thought that's the only sad news of the story, Vangie relayed to me that Kerby did not play (alongside with Marc Pingris) due to injury. *sigh* *sigh* *sigh* I do hope he could regain the power that he (and Pingris) had back in the All Filipino Cup to have a back-to-back championship this season.

And the not so good news continues as Brown will be replaced by a new import in the name of Tony Washam. Well, a lot of import come to bring a team into a W (beginner's luck?). I hope Washam could do the same.

Final Score: 117-111 (ROS) Leads 2-1

QUARTER FINALS - GAME 4 - JULY 16, 2010

I read that Kerby and Pingris are offering themselves to play tonight. But Coach Ryan Gregorio would prefer to use up the bench, rather than sacrificing the two towers' health. Salute to this team.

Never say never. This is a do or die game. And like what Kevin Garnett said last NBA Finals 2008, "Anything is possible". Be inspired 'The Kid'. We are with you, win or lose.

God Bless!