PBA: Kim Aurin shines as surprise starter in TNT win

MANILA, Philippines---Surprised to get the starting nod, rookie Kim Aurin did not disappoint by helping TNT win its biggest game of the young PBA season. With the last playoff spot at stake, Aurin gave the Tropang Giga a big boost to beat the Phoenix Fuel Masters in the PBA Commissioner's Cup. "I was shocked that I was in the first five so I immediately put it in my mind that I need to contribute to the team. Coach Jolas (Jojo Lastimosa) trusted me and I needed to repay that," said Aurin, a third round pick by Barangay Ginebra in last year's draft. While many did not expect to see Aurin as a starter, TNT coach Jojo Lastimosa felt he needed to give the former Perpetual Help s...Keep on reading: PBA: Kim Aurin shines as surprise starter in TNT win

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