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PBA: Rain or Shine scores tight win over NLEX
PBA: Rain or Shine scores tight win over NLEX
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Published Jul 16, 2021 05:45 PM PHT
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Updated Jul 16, 2021 09:00 PM PHT
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(UPDATED) Rain or Shine gifted their new coach Chris Gavina with a tight 83-82 win over NLEX in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City Friday.
(UPDATED) Rain or Shine gifted their new coach Chris Gavina with a tight 83-82 win over NLEX in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City Friday.
It was a close game with the Road Warriors threatening down to the last minute following a long bomb by Kiefer Ravena in the final 19 seconds.
It was a close game with the Road Warriors threatening down to the last minute following a long bomb by Kiefer Ravena in the final 19 seconds.
The Road Warriors had the chance to steal the win, but Anthony Semerad's jumper bounced off the ring shortly before the final buzzer.
The Road Warriors had the chance to steal the win, but Anthony Semerad's jumper bounced off the ring shortly before the final buzzer.
Gavina said their defense bailed them out.
Gavina said their defense bailed them out.
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"Defense is on our DNA," said Gavina in the PBA website as he marked his coaching debut for Rain or Shine with a win.
"Defense is on our DNA," said Gavina in the PBA website as he marked his coaching debut for Rain or Shine with a win.
Ravena and new recruit Don Trollano led NLEX's endgame comeback, putting the team at a striking distance with 19 seconds remaining.
Ravena and new recruit Don Trollano led NLEX's endgame comeback, putting the team at a striking distance with 19 seconds remaining.
Ravena then intercepted the ball in the ensuing play and made a mad scramble to the other end before throwing the assist to Semerad.
Ravena then intercepted the ball in the ensuing play and made a mad scramble to the other end before throwing the assist to Semerad.
But the Elasto Painters forced Semerad to take the difficult shot, foiling NLEX's comeback.
But the Elasto Painters forced Semerad to take the difficult shot, foiling NLEX's comeback.
"We are really glad that our guys were resolute enough to trust our system, trust one another, and come out with a big first win for this opening conference," said Gavina.
"We are really glad that our guys were resolute enough to trust our system, trust one another, and come out with a big first win for this opening conference," said Gavina.
Rey Nambatac led the way for the Elasto Painters with 19 points, eight rebounds, and two assists.
Rey Nambatac led the way for the Elasto Painters with 19 points, eight rebounds, and two assists.
Rain or Shine also got 17 points from Beau Belga and 12 from Jayvee Mocon.
Rain or Shine also got 17 points from Beau Belga and 12 from Jayvee Mocon.
Nambatac admitted they had to shake off the rust after a long layoff.
Nambatac admitted they had to shake off the rust after a long layoff.
"Normal lang talaga yun kasi sobrang tagal namin natagalan sa laro, ine-expect namin na may konting tigas talaga sa laro. Pero coming into the second half, andoon na yung flow namin sa game," he said.
"Normal lang talaga yun kasi sobrang tagal namin natagalan sa laro, ine-expect namin na may konting tigas talaga sa laro. Pero coming into the second half, andoon na yung flow namin sa game," he said.
Ravena top-scored with 23 points, but this was not enough to tow NLEX to victory.
Ravena top-scored with 23 points, but this was not enough to tow NLEX to victory.
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