Cobras Leaned On A Emotional Kent To Victory!

If being rejected brings out the best in Michael Kent, then please keep on rejecting him.

Michael Kent uncorked 37 points, on top of 5 rebounds and 11 assists in leading RBK Cobras past an undermanned Barangay Goldies 130-126. Kent, playing his second game after suffering another emotional blow, continued his tear following his 39 point output last game around. The basketball player who plays the game not for run but redemption continued his chance of redemption, hitting shots after shots that put the fighting spirit of the Goldies away.

Despite struggling in the first half, including 5 airballs in 7 attempts, Kent picked up in the second half. With Cobras nursing a slim 61-57 advantage, thanks largely to inspired play of Nissan guy, Kent went wild. His 11 point spurt in a span of 10 minutes gave Cobras the entire cushion they needed. Hitting three triples and one wild step back shot that put Joewell Chan up on its feet, little did Goldies knew that they were being blown away by just one single guy, the guy who is nursing his wounded emotions. Score by that time, 83-65 with 15 minutes to play.

Goldies battled back, keeping the game close and within reach. With Kent scoring at will, Nissan guy gave him the box one defense.

Little did he know that Kent can pass the rock too.

By the time Goldies battled back thanks to their box one defense on Kent, he unloaded 6 of his 11 assists to Arnold Tsai and Carlos Chan. His patented drive and dish went ballistic as both Chan and Tsai put on the finishing touches to a game that Kent considered his redemption game. After the game, Kent went into the conference room with little emotion. “We won the game, and it’s nice. We played with just 4 regulars yet we played well.” Asked about his performance, Kent answered confidently. “I just want to be the guy who is not afraid to take big shots. A guy who is not scared to be the goat or hero. I will win games for our team, and I will definitely lose games for us too. But confidence-wise, I just want to be the guy that opponents fear or gave me the ultimate respect in defense. Like I’ve said, my game is maturing. Probably my leadership is also growing. I want to finish strong. This has been a tough year for me again but I’ll be strong enough to face these adversities on my own.

Asked about what he is feeling now, Kent answered in one word.

“Numb”

Carlos Chan backed Kent with 6 triples of his own as Cobras hit 13 triples for the game, 6 from Kent and Chan and one from newly developed shooter in Arnold Tsai. “They were just tough. That guy went ballistic in the second half. They even played without ace guard Ben Lim yet they withstand the pressure.” Joel Lim said.

Goldies played without Sherman Uy. Uy, who leads the team with 23 PPG, sat out due to personal reason. But the story of this game belongs to Michael Kent, a player who vowed redemption on each game. “He has not felt this way ever since we known him. It’s his time. It is his time to really show the whole world who Michael Kent is.” Arnold Tsai said.