For the first time since their five-game Governors’ Cup quarterfinals series, Rain or Shine faces Magnolia in a battle of two teams navigating opposite directions in the ongoing Commissioner's Cup.
Riding a two-game streak, Rain or Shine aims to extend its winning ways in facing the slumping Magnolia Hotshots in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
This matchup marks the first meeting between the two teams since the Elasto Painters’ gritty five-game triumph over the Hotshots in the quarterfinals of season-opening Governors’ Cup.
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Rain or Shine, currently holding a 2-1 win-loss record, is coming off a decisive 107-93 win against powerhouse San Miguel Beermen, a strong follow up to the team's initial win over Eastern.
Adrian Nocum poured 15 points in that game to earn the Player of the Game honors, while import Deon Thompson dropped a team-high 18 markers.
After losing their conferece-opener against the Bolts, Rain or Shine strung back-to-back wins with key local contributions from youngsters Adrian Nocum, Caelan Tiongson, and Felix Lemetti to name a few.
A win would put the Rain or Shine in-joint third with idle Meralco (3-1) as the Yeng Guiao-mentored team looks to continue climbing up the team standings and stay within the top-4.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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