21,046 PBA fans have witnessed an example of a high-classic ball game last night. And it's no wonder that the majority of those numbers are B-Meg's devotee.
An overtime in a basketball game was really rare to see unless the two teams are evenly matched. But an overtime in a Game seven of a basketball Finals-series is endangered species!. I mean, it's only happens a time in a lifetime.
It has been so long since the Purefoods franchise tasted a PBA crown. And after that, so much obstacle past by, so much injuries players have been taken, so much trades happened just to take home another one.
I still remember that conference when Kerby, Pingris, and Reavis suffering injuries at the same time and James have to play a game with a mask. That conference when the team failed to make on a Playoffs and when coach Ryan Gregorio leaved the team. There are also time that B-Meg struggling to find a stable import and have to change the picked one with another in the middle of the tournament.
Those are the moments that could courage you to break-off the team, that will make you say "lilipat na 'ko ng team na susuportahan".
And then Tim Cone comes.
It's really not easy for a team to adjust in a new system, but with coach Tim Cone?, Nah!. After loosing some early games in his debut conference on B-Meg. Wearing his signature "Kurbata" every game, he proves that he is a better coach by giving us an eight-game winning-streak. take note, "He's debut on the team". And now he give us a championship.
It's B-meg's Ninth championships, four of those are a "Philippine Cup" title. At last, my team now got an import, a tough one and a better one. The 23 year old Denzel Bowles was really the key to success to the team. His last biggest free throws to tie the ball game can explains to you how and why.
It's a long journey until the gift for B-Meg.
That heart-breaking lost to Powerade last Conference that helped B-Meg matured.
That flaming hands of Gary David that over-nightmared us B-meg fans in sleep.
Those in-balance big trades.
That Do or die Easter Sunday against Meralco Bolts that edgely put B-Meg fall again in their early steps on playoffs
That peace-campaign of the Legendary Pamboy Raymundo.
That most-wanted series against Barangay Ginebra, that finally happened.
That crowd that could've been break the record of 2007's season Fiesta Conference Finals in attendance if only Big-Dome give a chance to enter to those who failed to get a ticket for the game.
That over Twenty-one thousand crowd that yells every time B-Meg scores.
That mini-heart attack when Ali Peek scores a home-run from Jimmy Alapag's outlet pass that put Talk n' Text on top by six points with just two minutes remaining in the ball game.
That moment when Ali missed his second free throw that gives a chance for B-Meg to tie.
And that feeling when Denzel Bowles free throws sinking-in one by one at that crucial 1.2 final seconds of the game.
I may not have the rights, but so many already said this. "This is the best Finals-series ever". And yes indeed, I Agreed!
This Finals-series has too much to remember. For sure, it'll be a topic even after two weeks. For sure, it'll be on newspapers. For sure, Denzel will have a better spot in the NBA.
Parang dati lang, gusto pa nating ibalik na lang sa PUREFOODS yung team's name dahil we thought na malas, but not.
Those times when my team is like in a dark hole ay para bang PAM-PAGANA lang, mas masarap nga namang lasapin ang panalo kapag pinaghirapan mong kunin.
After after all, Denzel Bowles will still unstopabowles. And his name will remains in our (fans) heart.
James Yap now will be a two time Two-time MVP. (Finals MVP twice & Season MVP twice)
The game has ended, and I still believe that this is not the end of the BMeg Planet dahil madadagdagan pa ang populasyon for sure. We can also call it a Happy Ending for this conference and let's just wait to a new beginning in the up-coming one. Congratulations B-Meg!, And thank you Denzel Bowles!.
Thanks for Reading =)
