Rain or Shine and Converge face off in a crucial match for the top 2 spots in the PBA Commissioner's Cup, seeking to bounce back from recent losses.
The race for the top 2 continues as Rain or Shine and Converge clash in a crucial match on Tuesday in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Both teams will face off at 7:30 p.m., aiming to return to winning ways after their respective winning streaks were broken last week.In the opening game at 5 p.m., NorthPort (7-1) seeks to further solidify its position at the top as it takes on a formidable Meralco (5-3) team.
With no clear frontrunner for the top 2 spots, which offer a twice-to-beat advantage in the playoffs, ROS (5-2) is determined to bounce back from its 91-93 upset loss to Phoenix, ending their five-game winning streak. Converge (6-3), on the other hand, shares the same ambition after suffering a heartbreaking 96-98 defeat to TNT. ROS has reached the semifinals in its last two conferences, but coach Yeng Guiao believes his young core, which has gained valuable experience in recent months, is capable of achieving even greater success. Deon Thompson leads the Elasto Painters' charge, alongside Leonard Santillan, Andrei Caracut, and Adrian Nocum, while veterans Beau Belga and Gabe Norwood provide their usual leadership and stability. Facing a Converge team that will likely employ a more physical style of play, ROS will need to be prepared for a grind-it-out game. Converge will rely on import Chieck Diallo, along with Justin Araña, the quick-footed Alec Stockton, and rookies Jordan Heading and Justine Baltazar, who provide depth to the team.Meanwhile, NorthPort enters the match with renewed confidence after a morale-boosting 119-116 victory over Barangay Ginebra last week. The win marked the first time the Batang Pier had defeated the Gin Kings in five years, ending a streak of 14 consecutive losses against the league's most popular team
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