RAIN or Shine beat NLEX, 115-102, on Wednesday in its first tune-up game in preparation for the PBA 50th Season Commissioner’s Cup.
Rookie Jun Roque was among the players that had a strong showing for the Elasto Painters, particularly in the third quarter where he scored a cluster of points that sparked the ROS breakaway.
Roque, picked No. 12 in the PBA Season 50 draft, is set to play for the Elasto Painters after finishing his commitments with Letran in the NCAA.
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Import Jaylen Johnson was also solid, hitting outside shots and converting on dunks in the fourth quarter.
The Elasto Painters are shooting to return to the semifinals in the Commissioner’s Cup after missing the final four during the Philippine Cup.
Rain or Shine also reached the semifinals of last season’s Commissioner’s Cup with Deon Thompson as its import but lost to eventual champions TNT.
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