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GMA Network
15-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
PBA: Youthful Rain or Shine reloads with addition of veteran Stanley Pringle
Rain or Shine has injected a veteran guard into its youthful core, signing Stanley Pringle as the Elasto Painters look to break their title slump come next PBA Season 50. Rain or Shine announced Pringle's arrival on Tuesday with the former top overall pick and four-time PBA champion inking a two-year deal with the franchise. The 38-year-old guard previously suited up for Terrafirma following a five-year stint with Barangay Ginebra. Pringle now joins a youth-laden Rain or Shine bannered by Adrian Nocum, Gian Mamuyac, Anton Asistio, Andrei Caracut, Keith Datu, and Santi Santillan, who all played crucial roles in Rain or Shine's fourth semifinals appearance in a row. Rain or Shine's most recent semis stint saw them falling to perennial tormentor TNT during their Season 49 Philippine Cup playoffs duel, where the Elasto Painters bowed out of contention following a Game 6 loss. —JMB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
08-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
PBA: Yeng Guiao says semis loss to TNT still a 'victory' for ROS
Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao remains optimistic that their recent series loss to TNT is simply another step toward shaping Elasto Painters into becoming a legit title contender in the years to come. The outspoken head coach, though, admitted feeling disappointed as he was confident that they had the potential to push the Tropang 5G to at a winner-take-all Game 7 of the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup semifinals. Still, he stressed that reaching Game 6 is already a significant win for the franchise. "It's disappointing. We felt na this was a big chance for us to at least take it to a Game 7, but wala e. Last three minutes, we missed some shots, we made some turnovers," Guiao said. "Again, it's closing out games, 'yun pa rin 'yung problema namin. We could not close it out, we couldn't make big plays when we needed them most. But we still look at it as a positive development for the team." The recent loss marked Rain or Shine's third straight playoff defeat at the hands of TNT as they also bowed to them in the semifinals stages of both the Season 49 Governors' Cup and Commissioners' Cup. But Guiao was steadfast in his belief that that they can finally get over the hump when they begin a new campaign later this year. "We still look at it as victory overall for us. The consistency of the team of making four semifinals stints, going through all of that, tingin ko nag-a-add doon sa experience, sa knowledge 'yung mga batang players namin," he said. "I think they need to experience disappointments, they need to experience playing with the good teams and closing out games. Overall, it's still a positive conference for us." Right now, all Guiao and the Elasto Painters could do is improve individually and as one unit. Guiao shared they are hoping to have a healthy roster back come their next campaign with veteran big man Beau Belga as well as young ballers Luis Villegas and Felix Lemetti all expected to join the squad. Belga was earlier diagnosed with vertigo while Villegas and Lemetti sustained an ACL and hand injury, respectively. "Tingin ko, hindi naman kailangan ng malaking overhaul 'yung team e. Ang importante lang sa amin ay makabalik si Beau, makalaro si Luis, and then makabalik si Felix. And then maybe we can think of an upgrade after that." —JMB, GMA Integrated News
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GMA Network
06-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
TNT continues Grand Slam bid, eliminates Rain or Shine to book finals ticket anew
PBA Philippine Cup. July 6, 2025. Jordan Heading of the TNT Tropang 5G against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters. (Photo: PBA Media) TNT remained on track in its Grand Slam bid after escaping Rain or Shine, 97-89, in Game 6 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. With the victory, the Tropang 5G eliminated the Elasto Painters to advance to the finals. This will be TNT's third straight finals stint this season after winning the first two titles of the league's 49th season -- the Governors' Cup and the Commissioner's Cup. Scores: TNT 97 – Heading 29, Ganuelas-Rosser 17, Khobuntin 16, Aurin 13, Oftana 12, Heruela 5, Enciso 3, Erram 2, Varilla 0, Vosotros 0, Galinato 0. Rain or Shine 89 – Tiongson 30, Caracut 15, Nocum 11, Mamuyac 9, Clarito 8, Asistio 7, Santillan 4, Malonzo 3, Datu 2, Norwood 0. Quarters: 28-27, 47-50, 69-70, 97-89. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
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GMA Network
04-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Rain or Shine dominates Chot-less TNT to extend semis series
PBA Philippine Cup. July 4, 2025. Jhonard Clarito (22) of the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters against the TNT Tropang 5G. (Photo: PBA Media) Rain or Shine dominated TNT sans head coach Chot Reyes, 113-97, in Game 5 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. With the victory, Rain or Shine notched its second win in the series, but TNT still leads the semis, 3-2. The Elasto Painters also maximized the absence of Reyes who was suspended after incurring his fifth technical foul in the conference last Wednesday. After leading 56-52 by the end of the first half, TNT pulled away in the third period, by erupting for 37 points and limiting the Tropang 5G to just 12 points. Andrei Caracut and Keith Datu led the Elasto Painters in their third quarter romp with 7 points apiece, while only four players scored for TNT in the said frame, six points coming from Simon Enciso. TNT tried to catch up in the fourth period but it was too late for the Tropang 5G. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
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GMA Network
02-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
TNT downs Rain or Shine, moves a win away from another finals stint
PBA Philippine Cup. July 2, 2025. Brandon Ganuelas Rosser of the TNT Tropang 5G against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters. (Photo: PBA Media) TNT moved a win away from another finals stint after taking down Rain or Shine, 108-92, on Wednesday in Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals at the Mall of Asia Arena. With the victory, the Tropang 5G took a 3-1 lead. Scores: TNT 108 – Heading 23, Ganuelas-Rosser 22, Oftana 16, Khobuntin 16, Galinato 8, Erram 8, Aurin 7, Vosotros 6, Heruela 2, Nieto 0, Enciso 0, Williams 0. Rain or Shine 92 – Norwood 18, Caracut 16, Tiongson 15, Nocum 12, Santillan 9, Datu 7, Mamuyac 7, Clarito 4, Malonzo 2, Asistio 2. Quarters: 22-28, 41-47, 80-69, 108-92. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
