Rain or Shine takes down San Miguel to regain Group B lead

Andrei Caracut leads Rain or Shine Elasto Painters previous San Miguel Beermen within the PBA Governors’ Cup. –PBA IMAGES

MANILA, Philippines–Rain or Shine received again at San Miguel Beer, although not in the identical trend as of their thrilling first spherical assembly, after placing collectively a 122-112 win Thursday within the PBA Governors’ Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Six gamers scored in double figures because the Elasto Painters took command within the second half to provide a vengeful win over the Beermen and regain solo lead in Group B with a 7-2 win-loss file.

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It was a outstanding consequence for Rain or Shine, regardless of labeling itself the underdog following San Miguel’s 49-point rout of Barangay Ginebra over the weekend.

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The Elasto Painters additionally turned the tables on the Beermen after shedding 113-112 of their preliminary contest which ended when June Mar Fajardo scored a buzzer-beating jumper.

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It was additionally Rain or Shine’s first victory over San Miguel after 11 matches, or for the reason that 2021 Philippine Cup bubble in Bacolor, Pampanga.

With the win, Rain or Shine wants yet one more to get the highest spot in Group B, which it may well pull off Monday towards Blackwater.

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San Miguel dropped to a tie with Ginebra for second at 6-3, however holds the tiebreaker over the latter on account of a superior level differential.

Andrei Caracut had 20 factors and eight assists, import Aaron Fuller put up 17 factors, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and two blocks whereas Finest Participant of the Recreation Beau Belga added 16 factors, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for Rain or Shine.

CJ Perez completed with 27 factors earlier than fouling out whilst Terrence Romeo tallied 24 for San Miguel.