Rejuvenated Dyip determined to get going

MANILA, Philippines — Two games into the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup, Terrafirma has already surpassed its woeful one-win showing in the previous Philippine Cup.

And for the rejuvenated Dyip, this is far from getting them satisfied.

“Gutom kami,” coach Ronald Tubid said after roaring to back-to-back romps at the expense of Titan (112-82) and contender Converge (111-100 in overtime).

Tubid’s charges led by efficient import Ali Mubashar and PBA Press Corps Player of the Week Jerrick Ahanmisi have positioned themselves among the pacesetters of the week-old conference with a shot at taking the solo lead with win No. 3 today against Blackwater (0-1).

“Walang kumpiyansa sa team na ito kasi hungry team ito,” said Tubid ahead of the 5:15 p.m. tussle at the Ynares Center-Antipolo. “So we’ll just do our job.”

Mubashar carved his name in PBA history books over the weekend when he banged in 50 big points and hauled down 25 rebounds in the upset over the touted FiberXers, where the Dyip held the latter scoreless in extra time to seal the deal.

The 7-foot import quickly deflected credit, pointing to Ahanmisi, rookie Geo Chiu and the rest of the locals for their early success.

“I’m very fortunate to have the help and support of the team. At any time, I can call them for anything and they’d always come through. So shoutout to them,” said Mubashar.

The Bossing are out to get themselves on the board after dropping their opening assignment versus NLEX (81-84).

Meanwhile, the FiberXers (1-1) seek to wheel back on track as they take on a Meralco squad making its conference debut in the 7:30 p.m. main game.