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Javee Mocon leads Rain or Shine’s early attack. PBA PICTURES
MANILA, Philippines – Rain or Shine got off to a spectacular start, but had to endure San Miguel Beer down the stretch for an 87-83 victory in the PBA Philippine Cup on Tuesday at AUF Sports Arena & Cultural Center in Pampanga.
Javee Mocon caught fire early with 12 of his career-high, tying 25 points in the first quarter.
Mocon set the tone for his team, scoring 10 during the Elasto Painters’ 16-0 run in the first two minutes of the game.
“[My confidence] He’s always high kasi. I’m playing with James Yap, Gabe Norwood and Beau Belga, so you can’t ask for more, that’s why my confidence is always high, ”said Mocon, who hit 7 of 9 shots from the field and grabbed six rebounds.
Still, Rain or Shine had to endure a late rally from San Miguel, which came close to one, 82-81, after a quick 3-pointer by Terrence Romeo in the inning with 27.3 seconds to go.
Fortunately for the painters, Rey Nambatac scored his only field goal of the game, a decisive 3-pointer, to turn it into a four-point game and put the Beermen away with 13 ticks to go.
Mo Tautuaa had another double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds for San Miguel Beer, who fell to 1-1 after beating Magnolia in the opener last March before the pandemic.
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