IT'S not the outcome Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser wanted, but the sophomore big man was happy just to be back and playing for NLEX in the PBA Commissioner's Cup.
Last year's No.1 overall pick returned to active duty on Friday night after recovering from a foot injury.
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Unfortunately, the Road Warriors failed to deal Magnolia its first loss of the conference after going down, 99-72.
Ganuelas-Rosser finished with seven points, three rebounds, and four blocks, but fouled out in the Road Warriors' third loss in five outings.
Still not 100 percent in shape, the Gilas Pilipinas stalwart joined team practice only two weeks ago. But he felt good and healthy playing again.
"I'm happy to be back out there on the court. I had fun," said Ganuelas-Rosser, who was out for six months as he recovered from a three-stress leg fracture.
"The leg is all good now, 100 percent."
But the fun side was dampened by the Road Warriors' 27-point blowout loss.
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"Magnolia is really good. They haven't lost to a team like forever. But their energy just took off another notch (in the second half), and we just can't match up," said Ganuelas-Rosser who was on the floor doing things he was known for before the injury.
"For me, I just want to go out there and be myself. High energy, defense, block shots, rebound. And everything that's needed," said the Fil-Am big man.
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