PBA: Rain or Shine bucks slow start, overcomes Blackwater

Published April 6, 2024 7:45pm The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters erased an early 14-point deficit and overcame Blackwater Bossing, 110-103, on Saturday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Blackwater had the advantage, 18-4, early in the game before the lead was cut to five, 54-49 at the end of the […]

PBA: Rain or Shine bucks slow start, overcomes Blackwater

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The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters erased an early 14-point deficit and overcame Blackwater Bossing, 110-103, on Saturday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Blackwater had the advantage, 18-4, early in the game before the lead was cut to five, 54-49 at the end of the first half. 

Rain or Shine pulled away in the final frame as they limited Blackwater to 19 points against their 30-point output to claim the win.

Santi Santillan had 28 points and seven rebounds, while Beau Belga had 21 points and seven rebounds also as the Elasto Painters extended their winning streak to three.

Rey Suerte had 20 points as Blackwater was handed its third straight loss in the conference.

Scores:

Rain or Shine 110 – Santillan 28, Belga 21, Clarito 16, Caracut 12, Mamuyac 8, Demusis 7, Norwood 6, Borboran 6, Ildefonso 5, Nocum 1, Asistio 0, Belo 0.

Blackwater 103 – Suerte 20, Nambatac 13, Kwekuteye 11, Rosario 10, Tungcab 9, Casio 9, Hill 7, Chua 6, David 6, Guinto 5, Ilagan 5, Sena 2, Escoto 0.

Quarters: 22-28, 49-54, 80-84, 110-103.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News