The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters will be looking to flip the script on TNT in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup semifinals.
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters have fought their way into the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals, and now they’re aiming to make another statement when they face the TNT Tropang Giga in Game 1 of their best-of-seven showdown Wednesday at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
Despite being the no. 6 seed, Rain or Shine showed grit in the quarterfinals, bouncing back from a Game 1 loss to eliminate the no. 3 Converge FiberXers in three games.
With Deon Thompson leading the charge and Adrian Nocum emerging as a key contributor, the Elasto Painters are embracing their underdog role under head coach Yeng Guiao.
This marks the third straight playoff meeting between Rain or Shine and TNT, with the Tropang Giga winning their last encounter, 4-1, in the Governors’ Cup semifinals.
But after a strong quarterfinals comeback, Rain or Shine is eager to flip the script on TNT this time around.
To take control early in the series, the Elasto Painters will need to bring the same relentless energy that got them past Converge—starting with a strong showing in Game 1.
Tip off is set for 5:00 p.m. from the Big Dome.
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