San Miguel finally found the answer to its early struggles as it broke through against Rain or Shine in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Sunday, Oct. 19.
Defending champion San Miguel refused to be buried in a 0-3 hole, knocking down Rain or Shine, 111-93, in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Montalban Sunday, Oct. 19.
The Beermen found themselves in unfamiliar territory, bowing to NLEX and Phoenix to start their campaign.
But they finally found their groove to finally barge into the win column.
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The Elasto Painters, meanwhile, could not ride the momentum of their opening victory against Meralco to fall to a 1-1 slate.
San Miguel hopes to carry this momentum as it heads to the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, where it will take on Ginebra Sunday, Oct. 26.
Match is at 6 p.m. (Dubai time)
Meanwhile, Rain or Shine has recovery in mind as it battles Blackwater Friday, Oct. 24, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
Match is at 5:15 p.m.
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Kristina Villanueva is a sports journalist who is passionate about telling the stories of athletes on and off the court.
She believes that the greatness of these sportsmen begins not in the presence of loud cheers of spectators nor under the bright lights of the grandest stage, but in the quietness of their hard work behind the scenes and their dedication to get better in the pursuit of their dreams.
Kristina previously wrote for Sports Digest, Manila Bulletin's monthly sports magazine, The Philippine Star and Sportskeeda. She graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Santo Tomas.