Game Preview: Cobras-Quackies

YMCA (AP) - If there is one guy on the Cobras roster who wants RBK to equalize their longest winning streak so bad is Michael Kent.

2 years ago, Cobras was on the same trail, notching 9 straight victories before bowing to CKSC Rabbits. It was also the same Michael Kent who critics say, it was the period wherein we saw Kent playing unselfish basketball, which is uncharacteristic of him. 2 years ago, he has Sheila Gaw as his inspiration. 2 years later, he is just playing great.

"I just want it so bad. So bad that it could somehow serves as my redemption." Kent said.

2 years after his rejection moment, Kent is back in a familiar moment, not in rejection mode but his team is playing extreme basketball. Fresh from a magnificent come from behind victory over PSBA Santas, Cobras are back on a verge of tying the franchise longest winning streak.

"This is personal. There's no doubt that I would like to erase all the bad memories of 2008. Now that the season is similar to 2008 season, we as a team would like to achieve more." Kent said.

Cobras are undefeated since acquiring Ronald Ke. His shot-blocking and inside presence has been the missing piece of this team. GM Cheng finally found a gem in Ke. And Ke delivers all the intangibles, leaving the usual scoring to the RBK scorers. "They've improved a lot since last year. They've got great shooters and the addition of Ke brings another dimension into their game." Santa said.

Quackies are next in line for Cobras, hoping to be the jinx to snap their 8 game run. Dubbed as their rivals for the past 2 years, Quackies is the best team to snap Cobras run because of their familiarity. "We know their game. We know who their scorers is and how they run their offensive sets." Johen Sy said. "But with the addition of Ronald Ke, we don't know how to react to their adjustment because he is a great player."

Cobras will have to play without Ben Lim, who is out due to personal reasons. "We just have to double our efforts. But this does not hinder our plan of going for 9. We're doing it with or without Lim." Kent said. "And there's no doubt in my mind that we can do it because we have a great team with great players without egos and dedicated to team play."

Again, all basketball gods will be watching. Destiny is now picking which side he'll be at. RBK Cobras have just done the impossible and there's no questioning the team's desire to win. "The team's hungry. We want that streak." As for Kent, this is another game wherein he can place his legacy and greatness, if ever he can help the team to win. A deja-vu of 2008, Kent is all fired up.

"Winning record on the line and no opponent is better for us to face than our rivals in Quackies. There's no stopping us now, not even the absence of Lim. My sheer will and determination could play a big role for this game and I hope it could inspire the rest of the guys." Kent said.

"Again, I don't see us losing this game. Simple as that."