Rain or Shine guard Anton Asistio within the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines—Rain or Shine might lastly breathe a sigh of reduction after securing a spot within the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals on Friday evening.
The Elasto Painters clinched the sixth seed after ending with a 7-5 file following a 106-96 victory over TNT, 106-96, behind the new capturing of Anton Asistio.
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“I’m simply very glad that we gained right this moment and prevented that playoff for eighth spot. We additionally landed on the best-of-three collection so I’m simply pleased with the best way we fought and competed tonight,” mentioned Asistio.
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“No less than we’re nonetheless on monitor with our aim to make it to the following spherical.”
Asistio was given the beginning nod by coach Yeng Guiao within the all-important recreation and he repaid the teaching workers’s belief after main all locals in scoring with 21 factors, three rebounds, two assists and a steal.
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The Ateneo product went 6-of-7 from lengthy vary in 28 minutes of motion.
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Asistio, nonetheless, is aware of there’s nonetheless lots of work left to be finished.
“Coach Yeng actually challenges us as a result of even prior to now video games, even level guards are being posted up so I feel the perfect factor to do as of now could be to be robust.”
Rain or Shine takes on Converge in a best-of-three collection.
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