Boosters look to finish off Talk ‘N Text; Powerade, Rain or Shine dispute series lead | Inquirer News
PETRON EYES FINALS

Boosters look to finish off Talk ‘N Text; Powerade, Rain or Shine dispute series lead

By: - Editorial Assistant / @CalvinCordova
/ 06:43 AM January 13, 2012

Games today:

Araneta Coliseum

5:15 p.m.- Rain or Shine vs. Powerade

Article continues after this advertisement

7:30 p.m.- Petron vs. Talk ‘N Text

FEATURED STORIES

The Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters saw their grand-slam bid shattered by the Petron Blaze Boosters last season.

Tonight, Petron will once again try to spoil another daunting mission that the Texters are trying to achieve as the Boosters go for the kill in Game 5 of their best-of-seven semifinal series of the 37th PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.

Article continues after this advertisement

The Boosters moved a game away from marching to the Finals after they escaped the defending champions Texters, 85-82, in Game 4 last Wednesday night.

Article continues after this advertisement

The win was Petron’s third straight as Talk ‘N Text faltered after winning the series-opener.

Article continues after this advertisement

Another loss tonight will end the Texters’ bid of becoming the first team in almost three decades to defend an All-Filipino crown.

Veteran forward Danny Ildefonso saved the day for the Boosters, scoring 22 points on a hot 11-for-14 shooting from the field.

Article continues after this advertisement

The Texters led by as many as 10 points in the third quarter, but the Boosters came back behind Ildefonso, who scored 16 points in the last 20 minutes.

Ildefonso had to undergo a therapy before the game due to a foot injury.

“There’s a slight tear in my right leg muscle. There’s pain. Tinulungan talaga ako ng Diyos

para makapag-perform pa ng maayos,” said Ildefonso.

“The chance to make the finals is now in our hands. We’ll do our best not to let it slip away,” Ildefonso added.

Although on the brink of elimination, the Texters aren’t ready to give up just yet.

“The series is closer than the score. We lost the last three games only by seven, and that gives us hope,” said Talk ‘N Text coach Chot Reyes.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

Meanwhile, the Rain or Shine and Powerade fight for a 3-2 lead when they face each other in Game 5 of their own Final Four showdown.

TAGS: Basketball

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.