RAIN or Shine and Blackwater are set to face off in a game with crucial quarterfinal implications in the PBA 50th Season Governors’ Cup.
Titan Ultra and Terrafirma, on the other hand, play against each other in their final games of the season.
Here is a preview.
TITAN ULTRA VS. TERRAFIRMA
When: Saturday, October 17. 5:15 p.m.
Where: Ynares Center-Antipolo
Out to end with a bang
Titan Ultra and Terrafirma will look to finish the season strong when they clash on Saturday. The Giant Risers are looking to arrest a four-game losing skid, the last a 147-115 defeat to NLEX. The Dyip were defeated by San Miguel, 135-105, in their last outing.
Munzon back in form
Since signing a new three-year deal with Titan Ultra, Joshua Munzon has been steady, including in their last game against NLEX where he scored a season-high 33 points. He also showed his teeth on defense with three steals.
Strong showing by Mav
Maverick Ahanmisi will look to finish the conference with another notable individual performance. Against San Miguel, Ahanmisi had a near double-double of 23 points and nine assists. Heading into the final game of the conference, he is averaging 16.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 8.0 assists, and 1.3 steals.
BLACKWATER VS. RAIN OR SHINE
When: Saturday, October 17. 7:30 p.m.
Where: Ynares Center-Antipolo
Keep flickering playoff hopes alive
Blackwater looks to stay in the conversation for a quarterfinal slot in its battle against Rain or Shine. The Bossing are at the bottom of Group B along with Barangay Ginebra on 3-5 win-loss records following two tough losses to Magnolia, 107-101, two Fridays ago, and Meralco, 120-115, last Wednesday.
Looks to clinch QF
At third place in the team standings of Group B, Rain or Shine is expected to play with a sense of urgency. The Elasto Painters dropped to 4-3 after they lost in a blowout to Ginebra, 129-111, two Fridays ago and they will be out to bounce back from that. Plus, a win will enable Rain or Shine to qualify for the quarterfinals, leaving the last spot to be battled by Meralco, Barangay Ginebra, and Blackwater.
Turnover prone
One of the reasons for Rain or Shine’s letdown against Ginebra was the conference-high 22 turnovers which it hopes won't happen against Blackwater. Aaron Fuller had the most among the players with nine.
Cuajao on the rise
Deo Cuajao has been steady over the past games including against Ginebra where he had 19 points on 3-of-6 from threes. Over the last three games, Cuajao is averaging 15.3 points and shooting 8-of-14 from threes.
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