Rain or Shine is down 0-2 but the Elasto Painters are certainly not out yet in the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup semifinals.
It’s now or never for Rain or Shine.
The Elasto Painters are facing a must-win scenario as they head into Game 3 of the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup semifinals against the TNT Tropang Giga Sunday in Dasmariñas, Cavite.
With TNT holding a 2-0 series lead after a 108-91 blowout in Game 2, Rain or Shine will need a strong response to avoid falling into a deeper hole.
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Despite staying competitive in the first half of Game 2, Rain or Shine faltered in the third quarter, where TNT outscored them 38-21 and built a commanding 26-point lead.
Jhonard Clarito led the Elasto Painters with 18 points and seven rebounds, while import Aaron Fuller was limited to just 13 points and six rebounds.
No other Elasto Painter managed to score in double figures, further highlighting the team’s struggles this series.
In Game 3, Rain or Shine will also be looking to snap a seven-game losing streak in the semifinals dating back to the 2019 Commissioner’s Cup.
The Elasto Painters look to revive their title drive as the crucial clash tips off at 7:30 p.m. from Cavite.
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[Editor's note: This article was generated by a member of the One Sports Digital team using AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]