Rain or Shine guard Anton Asistio within the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines—Rain or Shine may 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 report 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 received at this time and averted that playoff for eighth spot. We additionally landed on the best-of-three collection so I’m simply pleased with the way in which we fought and competed tonight,” stated Asistio.
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“At the least we’re nonetheless on monitor with our purpose 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, nevertheless, is aware of there’s nonetheless plenty of work left to be accomplished.
“Coach Yeng actually challenges us as a result of even up to now video games, even level guards are being posted up so I feel the most effective factor to do as of now’s to be powerful.”
Rain or Shine takes on Converge in a best-of-three collection.
