Rain or Shine picks up its fourth straight win to grab the solo lead within the PBA Philippine Cup and sends Phoenix crashing to its fourth consecutive loss, largely because of massive buckets by Anton Asistio
MANILA, Philippines – Anton Asistio as soon as once more figured prominently down the stretch as Rain or Shine claimed the solo lead within the PBA Philippine Cup after a 91-80 win over Phoenix on the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday, November 5.
Asistio hit a pair of well timed three-pointers within the fourth quarter and completed with 20 factors on a 6-of-8 clip from past the arc to go together with 3 rebounds and three assists in steering the Elasto Painters to their fourth straight victory for a league-best 5-1 file.
The hero in a 112-111 conquer Titan Extremely final October 26 which noticed him sink 4 pressure-packed free throws with a second left, Asistio reprised his clutch function in opposition to the Gas Masters by powering a key 13-0 rally within the closing body.
Phoenix led 71-67 with over 9 minutes remaining earlier than Rain or Shine unleashed the run.
Again-to-back Adrian Nocum buckets tied the rely at 71-71 after which a pair of Asistio triples that sandwiched a Jhonard Clarito and-one gave the boys of coach Yeng Guiao an 80-71 benefit.
“I’m grateful that Coach Yeng is giving me the chance to be there throughout crunch time. I’m simply making an attempt to make the appropriate performs,” mentioned Asistio in a mixture of Filipino and English.
Gian Mamuyac paced Rain or Shine in scoring with 22 factors, whereas Clarito and Nocum equipped 11 and 10 factors, respectively.
Large man Keith Datu added 9 factors, 4 rebounds, and three assists within the win earlier than he left the sport with a suspected knee damage as he slipped whereas driving to the basket halfway by way of the third interval.
Jason Perkins tallied 17 factors and seven rebounds for the Gas Masters, who fell to 1-5 and crashed to their fourth consecutive defeat since choosing up their lone win of the convention in opposition to defending champion San Miguel.
Coincidentally, the Elasto Painters’ solely loss got here in opposition to the Beermen.
Earlier, Titan Extremely returned to the successful column following a four-game slide with a 97-86 victory over reeling Blackwater.
Star ahead Calvin Abueva equipped 23 factors, 14 rebounds, 6 assists, and a couple of blocks for the Large Risers, who improved to 2-4.
Christian David tallied a double-double of 15 factors and 11 rebounds within the loss that marked the fourth straight for the Bossing after they received their convention opener.
The Scores
First sport
Titan Extremely 97 – Abueva 23, Munzon 18, Yu 14, Melecio 11, Pessumal 10, Flores 7, Balanza 5, Ambohot 3, Dionisio 3, Cuntapay 1, Barasi 0, Ular 0, Sumang 0.
Blackwater 86 – Barefield 18, Mallilin 17, Panopio 15, David 15, Tratter 6, Mendoza 5, Guinto 4, Andrade 2, Escoto 2, Murrell 0, Zamar 0, Dumont 0, Jopia 0.
Quarters: 20-18, 42-47, 71-67, 97-86.
Second sport
Rain or Shine 91 – Mamuyac 22, Asistio 20, Clarito 11, Nocum 10, Datu 9, Malonzo 6, Santillan 4, Norwood 2, Belga 2, Porter 2, Lemetti 1, Caracut 0, Ildefonso 0.
Phoenix 80 – Perkins 17, Manganti 13, Santos 9, Ballungay 9, Tio 8, Rivero 7, Garcia 6, Tuffin 6, Kwekuteye 3, Daves 2, Nelle 0, Caperal 0.
Quarters: 21-15, 36-37, 63-63, 91-80.
– Rappler.com
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