casinyeam PBA: Converge frustrates Rain or Shine; Yeng Guiao ejected in loss
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Converge FiberXers’ Alec Stockton during a game against Rain or Shine Elastopainters in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –PBA IMAGES
house of fun free spins 2021Converge clawed back from 17 down on Tuesday night to beat Rain or Shine, 103-96, in a battle of top-shelf teams in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
The FiberXers pounced on the ejection of Elastopainters coach Yeng Guiao, who got the boot in the third frame after a pair of technical fouls, and pulled away with 5-0 spurt en route to a fourth quarter that pretty much sealed the deal and the club’s rise to a 7-3 record overall.
Article continues after this advertisementAlec Stockton had 21 points and five assists while Jordan Heading, Justin Arana and Kevin Racall tossed in at least 13 points each as the telco squad doomed the blue-collar Guiao crew to a 5-3 mark good for No. 7 in the race.
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Jhonard Clarito put up 24 points to go with import Deon Marshall’s 22. But without the fiery champion coach, Rain or Shine played disjointedly, unable to match the might of its young tormentors.
Converge shoots for a streak against Blackwater on Jan. 19, while the ElastoPainters look to deal NorthPort its second-straight loss on Jan. 16.
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"This series is not just about the two teams playing; it's about reviving the spirit of hockey in Delhi. We hope this will inspire more young players from the region to take up the game," Harmanpreet stated in a press release issued by Hockey India.
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey. Both India and Germany have a rich history in the sport, and this series will give fans an opportunity to witness an intense competition between two of the most formidable teams in the world.
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