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PBA: Rain or Shine turns back upset-minded Terrafirma, boosts playoff bonus bid
Playoff-bound Rain or Shine weathered a fourth-quarter storm from Terrafirma, cruising to a gritty 94-85 win to improve its twice-to-beat incentive drive in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Wednesday at the PhilSports Arena. The Elasto Painters nearly squandered an 18-point lead, but found a lifeline late in the game in the form of Andrei Caracut, Jhonard Clarito, and Caelan Tiongson to douse the upset hopes of the Dyip and improve to 6-3. Clarito led the charge with 12 points, five rebounds, three steals, and one assist while Caracut chipped in 11 markers, two boards, and one dime. Rain or Shine also got solid outings from Santi Santillan, Francis Escandor, and Anton Asistio, all of whom churned out 10 points. Terrafirma, who opened their campaign with a win over Phoenix, have now absorbed its ninth straight loss to go 1-9 with only one game left in its schedule. Despite the win, Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao still lauded the fight displayed by the Dyip, stressing those who have nothing to lose are the most dangerous to compete against. "Mahirap kasi if you give them a small window, they're going to gain confidence. It's really different playing without pressure for them and just trying to give a good show so 'yun 'yung sinasabi ko sa kanila na mag-ingat talaga tayo," Guiao said. "Ayun nangyari nga, but it's a good thing we were able to hold them back." [It's hard if you give them a small window, they're going to gain confidence. It's really different playing without pressure for them and just trying to give a good show so that's what I've been telling them, to be cautious... And that's what happened, but it's a good thing we were able to hold them back.] The Elasto Painters, playing with a depleted roster, built a lead as big as 73-55 when newly-signed Kris Porter completed a layup to end the third period ahead by 18. But Terrafirma caught fire from the downtown with Aldrech Ramos, Paolo Hernandez, and Louie Sangalang each burying a triple each to cut the deficit to six, 67-73, early in the fourth. Stanley Pringle and Brent Paraiso then powered a 13-10 run that saw them further trimming the gap to just three, 80-83, with 3:33 left in the game. Caracut, however, provided the finishing spark after fueling a personal 7-0 blast that allowed Rain or Shine to build another double-digit lead at 90-80. Clarito's miracle and-one three-pointer over the defense of Keith Zaldivar in the last 42.1 seconds proved to be the dagger as Rain or Shine forced a two-way tie with Ginebra at fourth spot. Sangalang, whose 15-point outburst in the third kept Terrafirma afloat, finished with 22 points laced with four rebounds, three assists, and three blocks. —JMB, GMA Integrated News
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GMA Network
28-05-2025
- Sport
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Converge erases 18-point deficit, bounces back at Terrafirma's expense
PBA Philippine Cup. May 28, 2025. King Caralipio of the Converge FiberXers against the Terrafirma Dyip. (Photo: PBA) Converge bounced back in the PBA Philippine Cup at the expense of Terrafirma, 117-103, on Wednesday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. The FiberXers erased an 18-point deficit en route to the victory as they improved to 6-4, while the Dyip fell to 1-8. Converge trailed 61-43 with around five minutes left in the second period before closing out the said frame with a 65-56 disadvantage. By the third period, Converge managed to inch closer, 92-88, before unleashing a late rally to claim the victory. The FiberXers opened the fourth period with an 8-0 run to claim a 96-92 lead. Converge took control of the game and led 104-100 with around five minutes left before they made another 8-0 run to take a 112-100 lead with 1:43 remaining. Aldrech Ramos tried to salvage the run with a triple but Alec Stockton's jumper and King Caralipio's triple sealed the come-from-behind victory. Caralipio waxed hot as he drilled three treys en route to an 18-point outing to go with 10 boards, while Justine Baltazar and Justin Arana both had 17 points, with the former having 10 rebounds, while the latter grabbed 13 rebounds. Schonny Winston added 16 points. Stanley Pringle, meanwhile, had 23 points, while Louie Sangalang added 18 points as the Dyip continued to struggle in the tourney. Scores: Converge 117 – Caralipio 18, Baltazar 17, Stockton 17, Arana 17, Winston 16, Racal 9, Delos Santos 6, Corpuz 5, 4, Garcia 4, Suerte 4. Terrafirma 103 – Pringle 23, Sangalang 18, Zaldivar 17, Nonoy 15, Catapusan 12, Ferrer 11, Ramos 7, Melecio 0, Paraiso 0, Hernandez 0. Quarters: 29-39, 58-65, 88-92, 117-103. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
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GMA Network
18-05-2025
- Sport
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San Miguel dominates Terrafirma for back-to-back wins
PBA Philippine Cup. May 18, 2025. Rodney Brondial (91) of the San Miguel beermen against the Terrafirma Dyip. (Photo: PBA Media) San Miguel Beer claimed back-to-back wins after dominating Terrafirma, 128-89, on Sunday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Montalban. The victory came after San Miguel defeated Phoenix last May 11. Already holding a double-digit lead by halftime at 51-37, the Beermen continued to stall the Dyip as they exploded for 42 points, 12 points coming from CJ Perez, against Terrafirma's 27 points. San Miguel eventually went cruise control en route to the 39-point victory. Perez and Mo Tautuaa had 17 points apiece, while Rodney Brondial dominated the boards with 22 rebounds to go with 16 points, an assist, and a block as San Miguel improved to 5-2. A total of seven players scored in double-digits for the Beermen as they flexed their depth, with Juami Tiongson having 13, while Don Trollano and Jericho Cruz chipped in 12 and 11 points, respectively. June Mar Fajardo, meanwhile, stuffed the stat sheet with 12 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and one block. The win spoiled Mark Nonoy's 24-point drive for the Dyip, while Stanley Pringle added 17 points. Louie Sangalang registered a double-double with 14 rebounds, 10 points, and six assists as Terrafirma moved to 1-7. Scores: San Miguel 128 – Perez 17, Tautuaa 17, Brondial 16, Tiongson 13, Fajardo 12, Trollano 12, Cruz 11, Teng 8, Calma 8, Rosales 7, Lassiter 4, Cahilig 3, Ross 0. Terrrafirma 89 – Nonoy 24, Pringle 17, Sangalang 10, Zaldivar 9, Paraiso 7, Catapusan 7, Ramos 5, Melecio 5, Olivario 3, Ferrer 2, Hernandez 0, Hanapi 0. Quarters: 28-21, 53-37, 95-64, 128-89. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
