The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters have found the light in figuring out the San Miguel Beermen--as Yeng Guiao's team overwhelmed the defending PBA Commissioner's Cup champions in the fourth quarter.
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters pulled away late to defeat the defending champion San Miguel Beermen, 107-93, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday.
A blistering 37-21 fourth quarter sealed Rain or Shine’s second straight win, improving their record to 2-1. Coach Yeng Guiao’s strategy of limiting June Mar Fajardo and playing fast-paced basketball paid dividends as the Beermen were held under 100 points for the game.
Deon Thompson, despite foul trouble, contributed 18 points, while Adrian Nocum earned Player of the Game honors with 15. Caelan Tiongson added 14, and four more Elasto Painters scored in double figures.
Fajardo was stifled early, scoring just two points in the first half, but managed 18 in the second.
San Miguel fell to 1-2 in a rough start to their title defense.
Rain or Shine faces Magnolia next, while SMB takes on Blackwater.
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