Coach Bonnie Tan described NorthPort's stunning 119-116 win over Barangay Ginebra as a "statement game" for the underachieving franchise in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup.
With doubters always questioning the franchise's desire to win even though in previous seasons the team had the talent, the Batang Pier played with great resolve on Wednesday, leading the Gin Kings by as many as 18 points before holding off their rally late in the game.
