Culture shock
The Philippine Star|February 10, 2025
Watching the Manila Hustle 3x3 tournament was a bit of a culture shock.
BILL VELASCO
Culture shock

Watching the Manila Hustle 3x3 tournament was a bit of a culture shock. Honestly, the games feel like they were being played fast forward. Paradoxically, the 10 minutes each game felt like forever because of the intensity, the physicality, and the quality, which was top-notch. The best talent from all over Asia was on full display, and they came to win.

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