The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters are eager to rebound after their sorry loss in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinal opener against the Converge FiberXers.
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters are determined to keep their season alive as they fight to force a Game 3 against Converge FiberXers in Game 2 of their best-of-three quarterfinal series on Friday, Feb. 7.
The game begins at 7:30 p.m. at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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Rain or Shine suffered a 130-118 loss in the series opener, where import Deon Thompson fouled out with 8:34 left in the third quarter, leaving the Elasto Painters scrambling to keep pace.
Now, with their backs against the wall, Rain or Shine must regroup and find ways to neutralize Converge’s firepower while ensuring Thompson stays on the floor to maximize his impact.
With their playoff hopes hanging in the balance, the Elasto Painters are expected to come out with urgency, hoping to extend the series and force a do-or-die Game 3.
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(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]