The Hong Kong-based team almost missed its game against Governors’ Cup champion TNT after getting caught in the heavy, rush hour and Christmas season traffic on Friday, Dec. 6.
It looks like PBA guest team Eastern does not only need to get used to the physicality and brand of play in the country – but also to the notorious Manila traffic.
“It was really a big problem to be honest. If you're asking about this because straight from the bus to the court is not really good. It was one more concern for me for this game,” admitted Eastern head coach Mensur Bajramovic. “We already did the taping and dressing in the bus actually because we didn't predict well the time we needed,” revealed the Serbian coach.
Good thing, despite the delays, his wards came out prepared and even dealt TNT a thorough 105-84 beating to improve their record to 3-1.
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