The PBA 49th Season Governors’ Cup goes back to the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, An intriguing showdown between Rain or Shine and San Miguel is the highlight of Thursday’s doubleheader. Undefeated Rain or Shine goes up against powerhouse San Miguel, while TNT hopes to wrap up the first half of the elimination round of the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup atop Group A with Meralco.
Rain or Shine vs. San Miguel
When: Thursday, September 5, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Ninoy Aquino Stadium
Watch: RPTV, PBA Rush, Pilipinas Live
Terrafirma suffered its fourth straight loss last Sunday after going down against Magnolia, 124-103. And the Dyip just couldn’t get a break heading to the TNT clash following news that Juami Tiongson will be out indefinitely due to a partial hamstring tear. Tiongson has yet to show the form that earned him a Second Mythical Team distinction last season, but his ability to score in clusters for the time being will be missed.
The match starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, with the Elasto Painters eyeing a sweep of the first half of the elimination round.
Rain or Shine has been nothing short of amazing so far. With a young core paired with veterans like Beau Belga and import Aaron Fuller, the Elasto Painters raced off to a scintillating 4-0 start in Group B.
“We’re doing fine, we’re doing well. It’s also a treat to see three different guys sit with me here sa post-game interview. That means iba-iba 'yung nagco-contribute sa laro,” Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao said after 116-99 win over Phoenix.
The Beermen, on the other hand, have found themselves on a two-game tailspin after back-to-back dubs to start the conference.
But under no circumstances will Rain or Shine underestimate the league juggernaut, as the Beermen swept the Elasto Painters in the semifinals in the Philippine Cup last season.
While some may think their early success so far has made them a title contender, Guiao begged to differ.
