PBA: Rain or Shine braces for an important San Miguel showdown

Rain or Shine Elastopainters trainer Yeng Guiao throughout the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES

MANILA, Philippines — Rain or Shine has little room to loosen up after defeating Terrafirma within the PBA Philippine Cup at Philsports Arena on Wednesday.

Following the Elasto Painters’ 94-85 win over the Dyip, they have got simply in the future ahead of flying to Cagayan de Oro, the place a significant check awaits of their bid to turn out they’re reliable contenders.

“Our next two games are heavy before we end the elimination round. We’re still trying to get to the top four, so this game, to us, still has some bearing. San Miguel is a different kind of team who’s playing at a different level,” mentioned trainer Yeng Guiao.

“When it comes to the all-Filipino, you have to get by them before you call yourself a contender.”

Rain or Shine, which advanced to 6-3, will face San Miguel Beer at CDO City Convention Center on Saturday, having a look to additional bolster its twice-to-beat hopes.

The problem, on the other hand, is steep, with the Beermen — holders of a 6-2 file — anticipated to be at complete energy, together with reigning MVP June Mar Fajardo.

Still, Jhonard Clarito mentioned their win over Terrafirma is a promising signal forward of the an important fit.

“This is a good sign for us heading into our next game in Cagayan, but we still have lots of flaws and lapses in our defense,” mentioned Clarito, who tallied 12 issues, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals.

“Like coach Yeng always tells us, though, we can fix them all during practice,” he added.