Painters need 2 victories to get bonus – and contenders stand in the way

Rain or shine can no longer afford because it is approaching the end of his PBA Philippine Cup Elimination-Round scheme, with his mission to get the management of twice in the quarterfinals with serious obstacles with two of the eternal contenders of the competition.

“We are still trying to reach the top four,” said coach Yeng Guiao after the 94-85 victory of the Elasto Painters over the unfortunate Terrafirmary Dyip on Wednesday in Philsports Arena in Pasig City. “Our first goal was to achieve six victories to reach the quarters, but eight victories give us the two times.”

Next for rain or shine, which improved to 6-3 for the fifth, is San Miguel Beer on Saturday in Cagayan de Oro City. The Elasto painters will then close the first phase of the All-Filipino tournament against Barangay Ginebra on 15 June in Ynares Center in Antipolo City.

San Miguel has a 6-2 record for the third in the table, while Ginebra also has a 6-3 record, and will compete against rival TNT, which has a 5-3 mark, on Sunday for the rain or shine opposite the face.

But the Elasto painters may have to clean up a part of the mess that they spread against the Dyip, which almost caught them and have reduced a double digits shortage to three with less than four minutes to go in the game.

It took some timely shots of Andrei Caracut and player of the game Jhonard Clarito, who had 12 points, five rebounds and three assists, to see a Terrafirma team that fell to 1-9 with a ninth straight defeat.

“If you give them a small window, they will get confidence. It’s really different to play them [because they go into games] Without any pressure, “Guiao said.” That’s why I told [my players] To be careful [or else a rally] could happen. And it did. Good thing we stop them. ‘

Louie Sangalang had 22 points, four rebounds, three assists and three blocks, while experienced guard Stanley Pringle placed 18 points on the night that he became the 100th player in competition history to score 5,000 career points.

But the Dyip could not break out of their slip.

Now the Dyip is taking off their campaign, and most likely their PBA stint, on Sunday against the Blackwater Bossing while they continue to wait for the completion of the potential sale to the Zamboanga Valientes.

Northport played Phoenix in a non -bearing Capper to the Doublehead when Calvin Abueva finally saw action since he was traded from Magnolia for young talent William Navarro.

Abueva came from the bank with the no. 17 sweater in front of the Batang Pier after the loss of Friday at the TNT Tropang 5G.

A source of Northport said that Abueva came to the practice for the first time on the eve of the game and had had a “positive impact” on the team.

De Batang Pier hoped to improve their 1-7 record after seven straight losses against the fuel masters, who were also not contrary to a 2-7 slate prior to Tipoff.