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SETTING THE PACE
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In a major Sunday thriller for the Filipino sports buffs, there’s the Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios fight in the morning then the keenly awaited Barangay Ginebra-Rain or Shine tiff late in the afternoon capping the PBA’s busy weekend schedule.
The Kings and the Elasto Painters are both expected to cheer for the Filipino boxing icon before doing their own thing at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Elasto Painters hope to continue to set the pace while the Kings seek to move upfront as they clash in the second Sunday twinbill of the PLDT myDSL PBA Philippine Cup.
Game time is at 5:15 p.m. with the E-Painters chasing a third straight win and the Kings in pursuit of a follow-up to a rousing 86-69 win over the San Mig Coffee Mixers during the season inaugurals at the Big Dome.
It could well be an exciting battle.
“We played bad the last time against Meralco. I don’t think we can’t afford that against Ginebra. They’ve had a lot of improvement,” said Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao.
“Each member of the team made a commitment to come out and play hard in each game,” said Ginebra coach Ato Agustin.
Ginebra did have tremendous improvement, but Rain or Shine could well pose a tough fight with its battle-tested warriors and proven system.
The E-Painters enjoyed smooth ride in their 87-74 conquest of the Alaska Milk Aces and 94-89 drubbing of the Meralco Bolts even as they had yet to get significant contribution from their draft acquisitions.
“They’re still in the learning process. But I have no doubt they will get there,” said Guiao of Raymond Almazan, Alex Nuyles and Jeric Teng.
Top pick Greg Slaughter, meanwhile, provided impact right away for the Kings.
The 7-foot-1 center delivered 13 rebounds and 10 assists as the Kings tore apart the injury-hit San Mig Coffee Mixers.
Also putting in big efforts were LA Tenorio, Japeth Aguilar, the comebacking Dylan Ababou and transferee JayR Reyes.
They are likely to find tough matchups, however, in Paul Lee, Beau Belga, Jeff Chan and Jervy Cruz among others.
A quick disposal is tipped to happen in Macau in the morning then a worn-out dogfight in the afternoon at the Big Dome. (SB)
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