Adrian Nocum puts on a show as ROS forces decider against Converge

As if his team’s backs are not against the wall, Adrian Nocum simply made the Ninoy Aquino Stadium his personal playground.

The high-flying guard generated oohs and aahs with his acrobatic attacks and blitzing drives as he powered Rain or Shine to a 114-104 victory over Converge to force a do-or-die Game 3 in their quarterfinals series in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner Cup on Friday, Feb. 7.

More than the energy and the spectacular show, Nocum exploded for 16 of his 28 points in the final frame as the Elasto Painters created the much-needed separation to live to fight for another day on Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Deon Thompson also bounced back with a huge double-double of 28 points, 18 rebounds and seven assists after exiting early due to foul trouble in the series opener. 

Jhonard Clarito added 19 while Anton Asistio had 10 for ROS which weathered the initial storm of Jordan Heading who fired 18 in the opening frame to give Converge an early 25-13 lead.