{"id":315545,"date":"2026-04-08T21:46:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=315545"},"modified":"2026-04-08T21:46:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:16:10","slug":"players-relish-packed-stands-in-anniversary-doubleheader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/08\/players-relish-packed-stands-in-anniversary-doubleheader\/","title":{"rendered":"Players relish packed stands in anniversary doubleheader"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Packed crowd at Ninoy Aquino Stadium for a PBA Commissioner\u2019s Cup double header. \u2013PBA IMAGES<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

MANILA, Philippines \u2014 The PBA gave fans a treat on Wednesday, handing out free tickets to Ninoy Aquino Stadium for Commissioner\u2019s Cup motion.<\/p>\n

The result: a packed arena filled with cheers, jeers, and energy from start to complete.<\/p>\n

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Rain or Shine\u2019s Jhonard Clarito was actually a fan of the atmosphere.<\/p>\n

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WATCH: One in every of the most important PBA crowds at Ninoy Aquino Stadium after the league offered free tickets on the eve of its 51st anniversary. | @jonasterradoINQ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rEf37tGYrx<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201cI feel that was our greatest game against San Miguel and it happened in front of an enormous crowd,\u201d he told the Inquirer in Filipino after the Elasto Painters\u2019 116-112 win over San Miguel Beer.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the least, we gave t rejoice. I would like to shout them out and hopefully, they keep watching our games, we\u2019ll keep giving them a show.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Clarito played with none lack of motivation, dropping 16 points and eight rebounds within the win.<\/p>\n

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Rain or Shine Elasto Painters\u2019 Jaylen Johnson during a game against San Miguel Beermen within the 2026 PBA Commissioner\u2019s Cup. \u2013PBA IMAGES<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Rain or Shine import Jaylen Johnson also felt the gang\u2019s electricity in Rain or Shine\u2019s fifth straight win within the import-laden conference.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat crowd was lit,\u201d a beaming Johnson said after registering 24 points within the win. \u201cIt was an amazing atmosphere to be in. I\u2019m grateful to be here. I wish it\u2019s like that each game. It will not be like that all the time but hopefully so much comes out and support.\u201d<\/p>\n

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While the Beermen lost to the Elasto Painters and dropped to a 3-3 card, Marcio Lassiter also felt the love within the league\u2019s 51st anniversary.<\/p>\n

In turn, Lassiter gave the fans a blistering 27-point outing highlighted by seven threes.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was rocking. It was good to feel the roar back. It\u2019s all the time great to see the fans come out and support and it was a special night,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor me, I wanted to provide back to the gang, I do know all of us do, I all the time attempt to be sure that to try this,\u201d Lassiter added.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n