I woke up yesterday with the notion of having tickets to see the Ateneo-LaSalle game that afternoon. I remember being reeeeaaly excited to be able to go. Shiiiet..nuff said.

I came to work wearing a blue shirt and my Ateneo baller ID. Damn I was hella proud of the team, beating FEU their last game and "Downtown" LA Tenorio raising his stock for next year's pro draft. But with last night's performance, from my previous prediction that he'll go in the top 2, I now feel a number 3 picking is in order. You can quote me on that too. To go a little off the topic, here are my top 3 picks in next year's PBA Draft:
1. Arwind Santos (no doubt, he can really bring the pain with his solid all-around game)
2. Kelly Williams (did you see those hops?? an improved shooting touch will push him up)
3. LA Tenorio (he proved to be very stoppable in 2 games against DLSU but he still is the best PG in the amateurs right now)

I remember I was drenched and cold when I got inside the Araneta Coliseum coz I lost my jacket in an FX that morning, but I was still really energized for the game. I was lucky enough that my mom went ahead of us to save seats, even though my sister never really showed up.

The game started really bad for Ateneo. I think it was a quick 7-0 run for DLSU and there was no looking back after that, but I still was fortunate enough to see Japeth Aguilar throw it down with two hands over TWO La Salle players. Damn!! I guess I should have just taken my seat after that because after that stuff, nothing good came out of the Blue and White again.

Even though Ateneo was only down 5 at the half, I felt that the team wasn't doing enough to win. Tenorio and Intal led scoring with 6 apiece but everyone else struggled shooting inside, outside, and even from the line. I don't know how any team could win with that many FT misses..

By the time the 3rd quarter started, I knew it was over for Ateneo. Numerous steals off the press and a LOT of easy baskets were scored by La Salle. The sad thing is, Ateneo couldn't defend the pick and roll well enough so DLSU also caught fire from the outside. It started to become a whitewash.

I held a breath of hope for the 4th quarter but Ateneo was really outclassed in this one. My mom and I left with 2 minutes remaining in the 4th coz there was really no point in staying there. I also didn't want to contend with the massive numbers of people trying to barge out of the stadium. All wasn't lost thought, because I got the chance to eat at Taco Bell Philippines for the first time. Hehe it was my first meal for the day.

In the end, Ateneo has lost its chance of gaining the 2nd twice-to-beat spot. That can now go to either DLSU or UE this Sunday. I really don't care who wins, I just hope that Ateneo can at least go to the finals, although they will be the underdogs. At least I got to enjoy my tacos and quesadillas last night.