MANILA, Philippines -- Talk n Text recovered after blowing away a 21-point spread, standing its ground in a battle at the finish and coming through with 90-87 a win over Rain or Shine in the nightcap.
“It’s a huge win mainly because we got it against a very strong team. It’s a big win and hopefully we can build on it,†said Talk n Text coach Norman Black after they survived Rain or Shine’s spirited rally and moved to third place at 4-2.
The E-Painters dropped to joint fourth with the Globalport Batang Pier at 4-3.
The Scores:
Talk N' Text 90 - DeOcampo 20, Castro 12, Anthony 10, Seigle 9, Williams 9, Fonacier 8, Carey 8, Alapag 7, Reyes 3, Celiz 2, Poligrates 2, Baclao 0.
Rain or Shine 87 - Cruz 14, Norwood 13, Chan 12, Lee 12, Belga 9, Arana 7, Nuyles 5, Quinahan 4, Tang 4, Rodriguez 4, Almazan 2, Tiu 1, Teng 0, Ibanes 0.
Quarters: 26-18, 49-35, 72-66, 90-87