Challenged by Choco Mucho's big counter in the second set, Creamline unleashed its full might in the third then flaunted its spiking and blocking prowess in the next to carve out a 25-18, 17-25, 25-19, 25-11 win and likewise zero in on the other championship berth, Friday evening at the Filoil Flying V Centre.
The Cool Smashers broke away from a 6-all count in the fourth, winning 11 of the next 15 points to post a commanding 17-10 bulge then held their sister team to just one hit while scoring eight more points of their own to cruise to victory to the delight of the majority of the packed crowd in the nightcap.
"Actually, makapag pahinga muna kami. Yun yung lagi naming hinahanap yung recovery ng mga players," said Cool Smashers head coach Sherwin Meneses. "Yung experience ng mga players namin malaking advantage so sana magamit namin sa Game Two."
Tots Carlos dropped 26 big points founded on 21 attacks, four aces, and a block as the Cool Smashers inched on another finals return after losing the title to Chery Tiggo last conference.
Valdez added 17 points off 13 attacks, two blocks, and two aces along with 13 excellent digs for Creamline.
Celine Domingo rejected three spikes en route to 11 points. Jema Galanza chipped in 10 points and six excellent receptions while Jeanette Panaga also had 10 markers.
Jia De Guzman dished 32 excellent sets to go along with two points while Kyla Atienza collected 27 excellent digs and seven excellent receptions.
On the other hand, Kat Tolentino led the way for the Flying Titans with 13 points on 11 attacks and two blocks.
