![– Gabe Norwood of Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.](https://sports.inquirer.net/files/2019/04/PBA-ROS-VS-NORTHPORT-1568.jpg)
File – Gabe Norwood of Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.Inquirer’s photo
Gabe Norwood joined the 5,000-point club on Friday in a highly competitive Rain or Shine victory over TNT in the quarterfinals. PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
Norwood is Elasto Painters 119-112 victory. At Smart Araneta Coliseum, he made two free throws with 7:31 left in the first quarter to seal the victory.
The veteran forward finished with four points, which was the same as he needed to reach the mark at the start of the match.
However, his entry into the exclusive club was somewhat forgotten after an incident that spoiled an important contest decided by the coach. Yeg Guiao had interactions with TNT’s former PBA import Rondae Hollis-Jeffersonhe approached the bench for the rain-or-win game and expressed his displeasure with the referee for a foul in the closing stages, calling out to his younger brother Larile.
For Norwood, known throughout his career for his athleticism and defensive prowess, it was a long and winding road to a feat that nearly 100 PBA players have accomplished since the league’s inception.
Norwood entered the conference with just under 33 points before joining the club, but the 38-year-old has assumed a veteran role helping a relatively young Rain or Shine team, averaging 3.9 points in limited action. was recorded.
His best score came last month when Norwood made 3-of-5 shots against Magnolia in Rain or Shine in Cagayan de Oro City.
After starting 0-5, Rain or Shine won five straight games and advanced to the quarterfinals.