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PBA: Rain or Shine’s Adrian Nocum owes stellar game to teammates
Adrian Nocum led Rain or Shine to a 114-104 victory over Converge in the PBA Commissioner's Cup quarterfinals, tying the best-of-three series at 1-1.
Nocum scored a playoff career-high 28 points, including 16 crucial points in the fourth quarter, to help his team force a Game 3.
He credited his teammates for his performance, stating they are the reason for his points and that they stick to the coaches' game plans.
Nocum matched the scoring output of import Deon Thompson, who also finished with 28 points and added 18 rebounds.
Coach Yeng Guiao praised Nocum's performance, highlighting his growth in outside shooting and suggesting it could make him an MVP candidate.
The win ensures that Rain or Shine will continue their playoff run in a do-or-die Game 3 scheduled for Sunday.
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