Jamie Malonzo might be wearing a different color of jersey but the fans still cheered in the same level of intensity every time he goes for highlight plays.
And for the high-flying Gilas Pilipinas forward, the rowdy cheers that serenaded him every after dunk is the reason why playing in the humongous Philippine Arena exactly felt like home.
“It was different. I had a blue jersey in front of a red jersey this time. As far as the fans, the feeling of a big arena and just everybody there, I sort of felt at home for sure playing in front of that crowd again,” said Malonzo, who also provided the spark off the bench by finishing with 15 points built on five triples to go along with his five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal.
Even head coach Chot Reyes heaved praises for the Ginebra forward, who along with teen Mason Amos gave the Nationals a huge lift.
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