Rain or Shine or Coca-Cola?
Either of the two teams will make it to the quarterfinals of the KFC PBA Philippine Cup when the Elasto Painters and the Tigers square off tonight in the final knockout game of the elimination phase at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo. Gametime is 7 p.m.
Both the Elasto Painters and the Tigers lived for another day after beating separate opponents Sunday in the same venue.
Rain or Shine stunned Sta. Lucia, 90-86, while Coca-Cola ousted Burger King, 118-112, to arrange the winner-take-all showdown.
The Elasto Paianters were impressive from the field in eliminating the Realtors, making 35 of their 78 field goals for 44 percent.
Mark Macapagal and Gary David scored 22 and 21 points, respectively, in the Tiger's win over the Whoppers.
The winner of the Rain or Shine-Coca-Cola match will catch the last bus to the quarterfinals and will meet Purefoods TJ Hotdogs.
The other quaterfinal tussle pit Barangay Ginebra against Talk 'N Text.
San Miguel Beer and Alaska had already gained automatic semifinal slots. (CRAM)