Yee Chun Leong
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
WAN SING guard Joven Dungog felt that it was teamwork that got them over the line against Yuni-ku in the final of the YOU.C1000 Cup.
"Our teamwork and hustle as well as following the game plan of the coach (got us the win)," said Dungog to BruSports News after the win.
"I'm very happy with this team because there is no blame when mistakes happen.
"Everyone helps out and no matter what happens, no one gets mad and credit as our coach (Jess de Jesus) is good," he added.
"We were all tired (after the semis the night before) but that is not a reason to be playing weak.
"We poured everything into the game so that we could achieve becoming the champions," continued Dungog.
When asked about his performance in the competition, he replied: "I felt 100 per cent good and healthy. I believe I showed my best for the team and that's why they trust me.
"I followed all the instructions given and I'm happy with the way I played.
"Thank you to all my teammates in winning this championship trophy," he added.
On the other hand, Yuni-ku captain Kenny Lim felt that the lack of energy led to their downfall.
"The semis being played the night before definitely had an effect on both teams as both sides were visibly tired after a physical and close game in the semis," said Lim.
"There should have been a minimum one day rest between the matches.
"We didn't have the energy we had shown in the semis. Throughout the tournament the strength of our team was the relentless full court defence and pressure on our opponents to make mistakes and turn the ball over," he added.
"But when the energy was not there, it was ineffective.
"Also our shots weren't falling. We really tried to win the game but it just wasn't our night.
"Credit to Wan Sing as they played well to punish us especially (Eric) Palanca. He was a monster and we couldn't stop him," continued Lim.
The skipper had been down with a flu and cough just before the semis.
The 39-year-old had a good outing overall but felt it could have been better after scoring only eight in the title decider.
"I felt I had a decent tournament except for the final. The bad flu and cough took a toll on my body but I wouldn't use that as an excuse for my bad game in the final," said the national veteran cager.
When asked on what's next for the team, Lim replied: "There is unfinished business for us and we have discussed to stick together and try to win future tournaments.
"Maybe there will be a few changes but the majority of the core will remain," he concluded.
