MANILA, Philippines — With just three games left on its elimination round schedule, Tim Cone is glad to have an added weapon on the floor with the return of athletic wingman Jamie Malonzo.
Out for the last nine months due to a calf injury, the 6-foot-7 Malonzo made a triumphant return on Sunday that saw him contribute right points and three rebounds in 10 minutes as Barangay Ginebra rolled past Blackwater, 86-63.'For Jamie himself, it's been a long, long road for him.
it incrementally as the game comes along,' he explained. 'Today could be 12 to 15 , maybe the next would be 15 to 18, and continue to monitor on hw he's responding after every game.'The standings remain tight after Sunday's double-header that also saw defending champion San Miguel Beer snap its two-game slide via its 85-78 win over Magnolia to improve to 4-3.
Cone Glad To Have Jamie Malonzo As Playoff Nears
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