Ginebra needed that loss against TNT.

As much as I wanted Ginebra to really go straight to the Finals, I honestly think that their loss came on the perfect time. Why? I have listed some reasons why I believe Ginebra needed that loss:

1. Reality Check. 

They were successful in winning against Rain-Or-Shine despite their twice-to-beat disadvantage and won their first match against TNT in a very convincing manner. This loss will really challenge them to be better and improve on a lot of things. Fix their flaws, and do the necessary adjustments. It's better to lose at this stage rather than to be caught surprised during the Finals game. Hopefully, this will be their last loss this conference! Heads up!

2. Revenge is Sweet.

You don't want to mess with the wounded Ginebra Kings. In fact, that was a close game. It could have gone either way. And now that they have tasted defeat once more, they will remember the time when they started this conference with an 0-4 record, then 1-5, 6-5 and eventually 7-7. They know how hard it is to lose and they don't want to experience that defeat once again. 

Rudy Hatfield will be back in action on May 8

3. Perfect comeback time for the King. Mamaril, Hatfield back in action too.

Mark Caguioa will return for Game 3. You don't want to play with Mark Caguioa at this point. After sitting on  the bench for the last 5-6 games, his urge to really play and win is really above among all Ginebra players. He was the league's top local scoring leader before he went down with injury. And now that he's back, TNT will really have to prepare very well for him. 

Billy Mamaril will be suited up to play again.

After suffering injuries, big men Rudy Hatfield and Billy Mamaril will be back in action. All things come in perfect timing. With the return of the confidence from JJ Helterbrand and Kerby Raymundo, it will be very hard to stop a somehow complete Ginebra line-up. A lot is at stake in Game 3 that's why both teams will really play and give it their all. Also, props for TNT for also playing excellent Basketball as well. Their talent is really undeniable. I just hope that there will be no more injuries for both teams for the rest of this series.

Photo caption: "Guess who's back? Back again?"

Game 3 will resume on May 8.

Do you believe that Ginebra needed that loss too?

(Credits to Google for the pictures)

Keep the Faith.

Paolo