The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters aim to rebound from their recent defeat and strengthen their bid for a twice-to-beat advantage, as they take on Converge FiberXers in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters are gearing up for a pivotal clash against the Converge FiberXers in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday, January 14, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Both teams, considered independent dark horses, are looking to recover from recent losses while bolstering their playoff bids in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup.
Rain or Shine’s five-game winning streak came to a halt last Saturday with a narrow 91-93 setback to the Phoenix Fuel Masters.
Despite the loss, head coach Yeng Guiao remains optimistic, emphasizing the importance of this two-game week in the team’s quest for a Top 2 finish.
The Elasto Painters, who sit with a 5-2 record for second in the standings, will bank on their rising stars Andrei Caracut, Adrian Nocum, and Jhonard Clarito, who have shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season.
Big men Beau Belga and Keith Datu will anchor the frontline against Converge’s youthful duo of Justin Arana and Justine Baltazar.
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Import Deon Thompson faces a key matchup against Cheick Diallo, who is eager to bounce back after Converge’s narrow loss to the TNT Tropang Giga, which dealt them a 6-3 record for fifth place.
A win could propel Rain or Shine closer to securing a coveted twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals, making this a must-watch contest.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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