Texters open decisive 3-0 edge
By Musong R. Castillo
Talk ‘N Text supporters wore T-shirts with the slogan “Defense wins championships” written on them.
Talk ‘N Text supporters wore T-shirts with the slogan “Defense wins championships” written on them.
YENG Guiao describes his Rain or Shine crew as a team filled with “loose change.”
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After playing catch-up in the first three quarters, Rain or Shine pulled away in the fourth period and sent Alaska and Calvin Abueva back to reality last night.
RAIN or Shine was so good on a night Meralco was so bad, even as Barako Bull snapped a three-game slide in the PBA Philippine Cup eliminations before a mammoth crowd yesterday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Rain or Shine is still dreaming, but of bigger things this time.
With a non-traditional team one of the protagonists, the championship pairing for the PBA Governors’ Cup undoubtedly lacked the box-office appeal present in previous title series.
Playing brilliantly in one stretch and sloppy in the next, Barako Bull squeezed out an 81-79 victory over Meralco yesterday and forged a three-team playoff for the final PBA Governors’ Cup playoff slot at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
RAIN or Shine and Petron Blaze try to stay unbeaten and remain tied for the PBA Governors’ Cup lead when they clash against separate foes today at the resumption of the elimination round at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Rain or Shine blew hot and cold before finishing off Alaska, 107-100, last night to get its PBA Governors’ Cup campaign off to a flying start at the Ynares Center here.
For a squad loaded with so much high-scoring personnel, B-Meg certainly sent out a strong defensive message last night. The Llamados clamped down hard on Alaska to forge a 90-75 victory—keyed in large part by holding the Aces to eight second-quarter points—and more or less assured themselves of advancing to the playoffs of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
Jvee Casio was what Powerade needed—and he made sure he would deliver.
