Rain or Shine vs NLEX Pre-Match Analysis Jan 25

 

 

 

Summary: Road Warriors Fight for Life Versus Elasto Painters

The NLEX Road Warriors are fighting to secure a spot in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals after breaking a five-game losing streak with a decisive win against Phoenix, 108-94. They must now win their last two games, starting with a matchup against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters on Saturday at the Ynares Center, Antipolo.

 

NLEX Road Warriors' Quest

  • Current Standing: Tied with San Miguel Beer and Magnolia Hotshots at 4-6, battling for the 8th and final playoff spot.
  • Remaining Games: Rain or Shine and Eastern.
  • Key Players: Robert Bolick and teammates are focused on keeping their playoff hopes alive.
  • Scenario: If two or more teams are tied, a sudden death will determine the last quarterfinal berth.

 

Rain or Shine Elasto Painters' Push

  • Current Standing: 6-4, dropped to 7th place after three losses in their last four games.
  • Recent Loss: A crushing defeat to Barangay Ginebra, 92-120.
  • Goal: Win their remaining games against NLEX and TNT Tropang Giga to secure a Top 6 finish and a spot in the best-of-three quarterfinals.
  • Challenges: Coach Yeng Guiao’s team was once a Top 2 contender but has struggled recently.

 

Broader Context

  • Playoff Picture:
    • San Miguel (4-6): Remaining games against Converge and TNT.
    • Magnolia (4-6): Upcoming matches with Eastern and Meralco.
  • A tie among teams will lead to a sudden-death playoff for the final spot.

 

Both teams are under pressure to win, with NLEX fighting to stay alive and Rain or Shine striving for a strong finish in the elimination round.

 

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