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The Elasto Painters and the Kings try to follow up their opening game wins as they tangle in the main game at 6:30 p.m.
Air 21 and newcomer GlobalPort meet in the opener at 4:15 p.m.
Ginebra and Rain or Shine are coming from huge wins against respective foes with the Gin Kings blasting the Batang Pier, 110-90, last Sunday and the Elasto Painters beating Petron Blaze, 102-86, last Wednesday.
“It would be interesting to see how we fare against one of the tough teams in the league,” said Ginebra coach Siot Tanquingcen. “It would be a good test for us.”
Ginebra used its deep bench in beating GlobalPort, with six players hitting double-figures led by reigning MVP Mark Caguioa who scored 18 points.
New recruit LA Tenorio also played a key role in that victory though. He only scored two points, but the Jones Cup hero had 10 assists and nine rebounds in the win.
Tanquingcen hopes that they can continue playing as a team especially against a tough defensive team like the Elasto Painters.
“We are playing with a lot of poise and confidence because of the championship,” said Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao, referring to the franchise’s first-ever crown in the Governors’ Cup last season.
Jeff Chan and Gabe Norwood will again lead the cause for the Elasto Painters while rookie Chris Tiu will be out for at least three games due to a hamstring injury.
source: http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/ginebra-rain-or-shine-battle-for-early-lead-air-21-faces-globalport
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