Converge takes the opener, but is wary of rain and sparkle battles

Justin Alana doesn’t want to be too high in position converge after winning the opening match of the three-man PBA Commissioners Cup quarterfinal rain or glow showdown.

“You can’t oppose rain or shine because they have a very talented team,” Alana said in a foul of six Deon Thompson after cherishing the early defeat of the elastoist painters. They said after importing and claiming a victory of 130-118. At the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday.

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Converge ends the decision of the Quarters series when they lose to San Miguel Beermen before completing a failed mission in the final meeting after finishing the rain and glow and bounced off the 0-2 deficit. There are two chances that you fail when you do.

Schedule: 2024-2025 PBA Commissioners Cup Quarterfinals

Fiberxers’ first chance will take place on Friday at the Ninoy Acquino Stadium. This will receive three other opener winners, Barangay Ginebra and Meralco, to get their own bids to secure a sweep.

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“We have to take it one step at a time. We’ll make the necessary adjustments and find ways to make the rain and sparkle shine again,” added Alana.

Northport and TNT will try to do a short job for Hong Kong Eastern with Magnolia and guest teams at Ninoy respectively in Thursday’s quarterfinals, with first place Batampia and second Tropangiga armed with a second and beat bonus .

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Alana had 22 points and eight rebounds and looked pretty good after sitting in the Fiberxers’ final Elims match with Beermen due to a knee hyperextension.

Import Cheick Diallo was dominated by 35 points, 17 rebounds, three assists and three blocks, while rookie Justine Baltazar scored 13 points. Point failure.

Paint domination

The three managed to control the paint. He lost Thompson with less than nine minutes left in a third, especially after rain and glow lost Thompson.

Elasto Painters coach Yengiao couldn’t help but shoot officials after Thompson had given him his early exit after being asked for three fouls in that period.

“The PBA needs to investigate these judgements,” Guiao said. “They decided on the game. They called three consecutive fouls, which are soft calls. Three fouls within three minutes. They decided on the game.”

Thompson’s disqualification served as a double paralyzer for the elastoist painter. He leaned on a fiery start to the first quarter and held a 34-17 lead, and things began to become more favourable by textiles.

Besides Diallo, Arana and Baltazar, the Fiberxers also have Alec Stockton with 21 points and nine assists, 13 points and 10 assists, Rookie Guard Jordan Readin with 17 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. A big contribution from g I got it. bench.

Caelan Tiongson scored 23 points for Rain or Shine. This kept things close when Converge took the shot despite losing Thompson and the Elasto Painters were able to run well on the attack and not miss an outside attempt.