Rain or Shine forces Game 3 vs Converge

Updated Fri, February 7, 2025 at 10:48 PM Published Wed, February 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM

Rain or Shine ElastoPainters forced a sudden death Game 3 in their PBA Commissioner's Cup quarterfinals series against Converge FiberXers with a 114-104 victory in Game 2.

Adrian Nocum led the ElastoPainters with 28 points, while import Deon Thompson also contributed 28 points.

Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao noted improved defense and successful adjustments as key to their win.

Converge, who led the best-of-three series 1-0 after Game 1, struggled to finish the game as import Cheick Diallo was hampered by early fouls.

Jordan Heading paced Converge with 29 points, while Alec Stockton added 20.

Justin Arana scored 17 points and Schonny Winston had 10 for Converge, whose bid for a first-ever semifinal appearance was denied.

The deciding Game 3 will be held at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.

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