Monday Night Hoops: Chism debuts vs. GlobalPort; Talk n' Text stakes unbeaten slate versus San Mig Coffee

Another edition of Monday Night Hoops will ensue today, and the stakes are pretty high for this day.

One aims to keep itself alive, another tries to seal a precious advantage, and one will try to avoid the twice-to-win disadvantage.

Chism debuts vs. GlobalPort

 

 

 

A new import, a new start.

In hope of a better standing, Rain or Shine taps 6-8 import Wayne Chism to replace Alex McLean, who in spite of a solid performance has not produced any wins.

Today, Chism's mettle will be tested against a great reinforcement in GlobalPort's Evan Brock

Brock has been spectacular for the Batang Pier, but has not resulted in a single win. Many people will point out the lackluster performance of the locals, notably point guard Alex Cabagnot. Rookie Terrence Romeo and Jay Washington has also been obviously out of their game.

Both teams need this win, but for different reasons. GlobalPort needs to win three straight, including this one, to keep them in contention of a playoff spot. On the other hand, the E-Painters need to win three of four games to avoid falling into a treacherous twice-to-win disadvantage.

Rain or Shine will bank on Gilas stalwarts Jeff Chan, Gabe Norwood and Beau Belga, along with Jervy Cruz and Wayne Chism. The Batang Pier will have to hope for a breakout game from Washington, Romeo and Cabagnot, to back up Brock.

Talk n' Text stakes unbeaten slate against San Mig Coffee

 

 

 

After a seven-day break, the Texters are ready to get a crucial advantage.

Talk n' Text will gun for a twice-to-beat advantage as it takes on recent Philippine Cup champions San Mig Coffee. In the tournament format, the #1 and #2 seeded teams get a twice-to-beat advantage over the #7 and #8 seed, respectively.

Talk n' Text has practically been unstoppable, showing the fangs of a championship-caliber team. They have torn apart their opponents, using a combination of great defense and offense under Coach Norman Black. As of the moment, they have a 6-0 card

San Mig Coffee has been on the same road, until Barako Bull came. The Energy overcame a 16-point deficit, but then Willie Miller and Josh Dollard exploded to edge out the Mixers 92-90. Miller had a double-double of 19 and 10, Dollard had 32 and 17 points and rebounds, respectively.