Calvin Abueva returned from a hamstring injury but did little to fan the flames against TNT. Now Abueva and the Giant Risers are eager to snap out of their funk in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup against Rain or Shine.
Calvin Abueva and the Titan Ultra Giant Risers are determined to snap a three-game losing skid when they clash with the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup on Sunday, Oct. 26.
Match begins at 5:15 p.m. at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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Titan Ultra (1-3) is looking to regain its footing after a rough stretch following its thrilling season-opening win over Meralco.
The Giant Risers are coming off a tough 92-130 defeat to TNT, where they allowed the Tropang 5G to erupt for 40 points in the second quarter and never recovered from the early onslaught.
Despite the loss, Joshua Munzon led the way with 20 points, while Calvin Abueva made his much-awaited return, posting a double-double of 15 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists.
The “Beast” is expected to inject much-needed energy and leadership as Titan Ultr tries to get back in the win column.
Head coach Johnedel Cardel will be banking on the team’s veterans to steady the ship against a confident Rain or Shine side (2-1), which is coming off a 110-100 win over Blackwater.
For Titan Ultra , a victory could spark the turnaround they’ve been looking for as the conference heats up.
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(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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[Editor’s note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]