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GMA Network
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
PBA: Rain or Shine turns back upset-minded Terrafirma, boosts playoff bonus bid
Playoff-bound Rain or Shine weathered a fourth-quarter storm from Terrafirma, cruising to a gritty 94-85 win to improve its twice-to-beat incentive drive in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Wednesday at the PhilSports Arena. The Elasto Painters nearly squandered an 18-point lead, but found a lifeline late in the game in the form of Andrei Caracut, Jhonard Clarito, and Caelan Tiongson to douse the upset hopes of the Dyip and improve to 6-3. Clarito led the charge with 12 points, five rebounds, three steals, and one assist while Caracut chipped in 11 markers, two boards, and one dime. Rain or Shine also got solid outings from Santi Santillan, Francis Escandor, and Anton Asistio, all of whom churned out 10 points. Terrafirma, who opened their campaign with a win over Phoenix, have now absorbed its ninth straight loss to go 1-9 with only one game left in its schedule. Despite the win, Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao still lauded the fight displayed by the Dyip, stressing those who have nothing to lose are the most dangerous to compete against. "Mahirap kasi if you give them a small window, they're going to gain confidence. It's really different playing without pressure for them and just trying to give a good show so 'yun 'yung sinasabi ko sa kanila na mag-ingat talaga tayo," Guiao said. "Ayun nangyari nga, but it's a good thing we were able to hold them back." [It's hard if you give them a small window, they're going to gain confidence. It's really different playing without pressure for them and just trying to give a good show so that's what I've been telling them, to be cautious... And that's what happened, but it's a good thing we were able to hold them back.] The Elasto Painters, playing with a depleted roster, built a lead as big as 73-55 when newly-signed Kris Porter completed a layup to end the third period ahead by 18. But Terrafirma caught fire from the downtown with Aldrech Ramos, Paolo Hernandez, and Louie Sangalang each burying a triple each to cut the deficit to six, 67-73, early in the fourth. Stanley Pringle and Brent Paraiso then powered a 13-10 run that saw them further trimming the gap to just three, 80-83, with 3:33 left in the game. Caracut, however, provided the finishing spark after fueling a personal 7-0 blast that allowed Rain or Shine to build another double-digit lead at 90-80. Clarito's miracle and-one three-pointer over the defense of Keith Zaldivar in the last 42.1 seconds proved to be the dagger as Rain or Shine forced a two-way tie with Ginebra at fourth spot. Sangalang, whose 15-point outburst in the third kept Terrafirma afloat, finished with 22 points laced with four rebounds, three assists, and three blocks. —JMB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
4 days ago
- General
- GMA Network
PBA: ROS guard Felix Lemetti out for rest of Philippine Cup due to hand injury
Rain or Shine will be one man down heading to the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup playoffs as Felix Lemetti has been ruled out for the remainder of the conference. According to the Elasto Painters, the Filipino-Swedish guard sustained a left-hand fracture during a team practice on Monday. "Felix Lemetti sustained a left-hand fracture during yesterday's team practice and will be out for the rest of the conference," Rain or Shine said in a Facebook post. "Speedy recovery, Felix!" The Elasto Painters are coming off a 109-99 win over Phoenix last Wednesday that solidified their quarterfinals spot with Adrian Nocum and Jhonard Clarito leading the way with 30 and 20 points apiece. Rain or Shine, who now holds a 5-3 win-loss record, will now be needing more of that with Lemetti now out for the rest of the season. —Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
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GMA Network
18-05-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Rain or Shine hands Magnolia's first loss in PBA Philippine Cup
PBA Philippine Cup. May 18, 2025. Santi Santillan (25) of the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters against the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots. (Photo: PBA Media) Rain or Shine waxed hot from rainbow country and dealt Magnolia its first loss in the conference, 119-105, in the PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Montalban, Rizal. All fielded players from head coach Yeng Guiao's squad drilled at least one from beyond the arc to make 15 triples en route to the victory. Rain or Shine caught fire early on as it made 37 points against the Hotshots' 21 in the opening frame. Magnolia, however, recovered to trim the lead, 62-52, by halftime. The Elasto Painters then pulled away in the third period before notching their biggest lead, 94-71, thanks to Mike Malonzo's layup which opened the final canto. It was all Rain or Shine then as they took control of the game until the final buzzer. While Adrian Nocum had 20 points and seven assists for Rain or Shine, it was Santi Santillan who led from both ends of the floor with 17 points, 13 boards, three blocks, and an assist as the Elasto Painters improved to 4-2. Jhonard Clarito and Felix Lemetti had 14 and 11 points, respectively, while Keith Datu had 10 points. Zav Lucero top-scored for the Hotshots with 17 points, while Mark Barroca and Ian Sangalang had 15 points apice, as Jed Mendoza added 11. Magnolia slipped to 6-1. Scores: Rain or Shine 119 – Nocum 20, Santillan 17, Clarito 14, Lemetti 11, Datu 10, Mamuyac 9, Malonzo 8, Tiongson 8, Caracut 7, Belga 7, Ildefonso 5, Norwood 3. Magnolia 105 – Lucero 17, Barroca 15, Sangalang 15, Mendoza 11, Lee 7, Ahanmisi 7, Lastimosa 6, Abueva 5, Eriobu 5, Dela Rosa 4, Escoto 3, Dionsio 2, Alfaro 2, Laput 2, Reavis 0. Quarters: 37-21, 62-52, 92-71, 119-105. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
