MONTALBAN, Rizal – Rain or Shine snapped Magnolia’s six-game unbeaten start with a 119-105 decision on Sunday in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ynares Center II.
Adrian Nocum scored 20 points, Santi Santillan had an all-around effort of 17 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocks, and the Elasto Painters won their second straight game - and fourth of its last five - by dealing the Hotshots their first loss in seven games.
Rain or Shine, which improved to 4-2, mirrored its feat in the 2023-24 Commissioner’s Cup where it put an end to Magnolia’s 7-0 win-loss start.
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After shooting 56 percent against Meralco in its previous game last Wednesday, Magnolia only made 42 percent of its shots in the defeat. Rain or Shine, in contrast, shot 52 percent and made 15 three-pointers.
“Challenge talaga to face Magnolia,” said Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao. “Alam naman namin na wala pa silang talo. We were hoping na sa sobrang ganda ng nilalaro nila, baka isang araw, mamalasin sila, matapat sana doon sa araw na kalaban namin.”
“Mabuti na lang, medyo ganun nga, medyo minalas sila tapos maganda ‘yung shooting namin and we were able to play at our own pace,” Guiao added.
Jhonard Clarito added 14 points, five rebounds, and five assists, while Felix Lemetti had 11 points and five assists for Rain or Shine, which led, 37-21, at the end of the first quarter to force Magnolia to play catch-up all game.
Zavier Lucero notched 17 points, six rebounds, and three blocks, while Mark Barroca and Ian Sangalang contributed 15 points apiece for the Hotshots.
The scores:
Rain or Shine 119 – Nocum 20, Santillan 17, Clarito 14, Lemetti 11, Datu 10, Mamuyac 9, Tiongson 8, Malonzo 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, Alfaro 6, Abueva 5, Eriobu 5, Dela Rosa 4, Escoto 3, Dionisio 2, Laput 2, Reavis 0.
Quarters: 37-21; 62-52; 92-71; 119-105.
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