PBA: Nick Demusis, recognized for his protection, supplies offensive spark for Rain or Shine

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MANILA, Philippines—Regardless of having performed in practically two PBA seasons, it was solely on Sunday night time that Rain or Shine’s Nick Demusis scored twin digits.

The scrappy guard had 12 factors within the breakthrough 122-117 win over Blackwater that helped snap the membership’s four-game hunch within the Governors’ Cup.

“You already know, I feel it’s simply the belief that coach (Yeng Guiao) has for all of us. Every single day, he says, each single one among my gamers can shoot the ball. I do know you all can rating. So simply instilling that confidence from the primary man right down to the final man within the rotation? I feel that helps us lots on this first win,” Demusis advised reporters.

His 12 factors have been nothing to scoff at as they have been key for the Painters who discovered themselves down by double digits twice within the duel towards Blackwater. Demusis is likely one of the 4 locals who performed splendidly and complemented debuting import Greg Smith II.

Earlier than Sunday’s win, the 31-year-old from Hawaii’s best output was 9 factors. He did that thrice all through his younger profession that features a stint with the Phoenix franchise.

Demusis is glad to have lastly gotten over a scoring hump, however he’s not that prime in regards to the feat.

And for motive.

“You already know, truthfully, I need to deal with my protection. As you guys know, since I got here into the PBA, if I can do my job on protection, the offense—or no matter comes—is a plus,” he stated.

“Hopefully, I might maintain it that means however I nonetheless needed to be often called defense-first,” he added. “Offense will come.”

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