Assistant coaches making sure Beermen keep positive vibe— even without Austria—heading into playoffs; Hotshots sewup No. 2

Jorge Gallent and his fellow assistant coaches are focused on trying to make sure San Miguel Beer remains in good spirits even in the continued absence of head coach Leo Austria as the Beermen enter the quarterfinals of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup as the hottest team in the field.

“We as assistants are just doing our jobs at taking his place,” Gallent said after the Beermen beat the Meralco Bolts, 113-108, Friday at Philsports Arena in Pasig City to end the eliminations on a four-game winning streak.

That run came after Gallent was tasked to take over for Austria, who has yet to return despite being placed off the league’s health and safety protocols, as San Miguel eventually fi…

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