IN PHOTOS: San Mig Coffee escapes Rain or Shine in Game 3

Josh Albelda

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

San Mig Coffee escapes Rain or Shine in Game 3 of the Philippine Cup for a 2-1 series lead

MANILA, Philippines – A one-point victory gave the San Mig Super Coffee Mixers a one game edge, 2-1, over opponents Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the best-of-7 Finals of the Philippine Cup.

After Rain or Shine led by one point in each of the first 3 quarters (20-19, 39-38, 64-63), the Mixers decided that one point is all they really needed as well, as they escaped with a Game 3 victory, 77-76, on Wednesday, February 19.

The two balanced teams headed by premier coaches have engaged in a Finals series shaped by defense, which means physicality is the name of the game.

Game 3 was no different as both squads went back and forth for 48 minutes of hard-nosed basketball. 

In the end, it was San Mig Coffee who clinched the all-important one-game advantage in the series. 

See all the action that unfolded through these still images.

HOT COFFEE. James Yap led a furious third quarter burst for San Mig Coffee, enabling them to build enough steam heading into the final frame.

TOUGH BATTLE. In a match between two defense-oriented squads, possessions suddenly become less fluid and physicality is heightened.

NOT SO LETHAL. Paul Lee poured in 23 points in Game 3 but it was not quite lethal as the Mixers survived by a hair.

TREY FOR CONFIDENCE. Guard PJ Simon hit one of two three-pointers to end the first half, which head coach Tim Cone says was key to keeping their confidence and eventually winning.

PESKY DEFENSE. Hands were very active and feet moved twice as fast during Rain or Shine and San Mig Coffee's battle.

NOTHING COMES EASY. If there was one thing that remained constant so far in this Finals series, it's the fact that no team is allowing the other a walk in the park.

MISSED. Unlike Game 1, Rain or Shine could not execute a marvelous play in the final seconds as Jeff Chan (left) attempted a very long triple that only bounced off the ring.

– Rappler.com

Add a comment

Sort by

There are no comments yet. Add your comment to start the conversation.

Summarize this article with AI

How does this make you feel?

Loading
Download the Rappler App!