RAIN or Shine defeated NLEX, 120-119, on Tuesday morning in a tune-up game at the Acropolis Gym, keeping its run of fine preseason form ahead of the PBA 50th Season Philippine Cup.
The Elasto Painters' comeback win over the Road Warriors came as a fitting follow-up to their 114-110 victory over Converge last Saturday.
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Adrian Nocum was one of the top performers in the tune-up, helping Rain or Shine overhaul a 61-53 deficit in the third quarter.
Jhonard Clarito also chipped in for the Elasto Painters. His three-point play with four minutes left staked RoS to a 112-106 lead and served as one the highlights in the game.
“Biggest concern lang namin is maging healthy ‘yung mga players namin,” said Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao, citing minor injuries to Keith Datu and Luis Villegas who both sat out the tune-up game.
For NLEX, JB Bahio and Jonnel Policaprio had notable performances against Rain or Shine, which is scheduled to play an exhibition game in Ilagan, Isabela on Saturday against Meralco.
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