PBA: Rain or Shine stays unbeaten despite struggle to contain Phoenix bigs
Rain or Shine’s Andrei Caracut. –PBA IMAGES
ANTIPOLO—Rain or Shine put up one other huge second half earlier than scuttling Phoenix’s comeback try down the stretch for a 113-104 victory within the PBA On Tour on Friday at Ynares Middle right here.
5 gamers scored in double figures because the Elasto Painters gained for the second time in as many video games whereas handing the Gasoline Masters their first defeat after three begins within the two-month exhibition sequence.
Coach Yeng Guiao, nonetheless, identified his undersized staff’s problem in opposition to Phoenix’s frontline, significantly from Raul Soyud who had one other sturdy exhibiting.
“We had a tough time in opposition to their bigs who have been enjoying nicely,” mentioned Guiao. “It was type of irritating as a result of we have been in a position to include their scorers, however we couldn’t include their huge males.”
Andrei Caracut and Nick Demusis scored 15 factors apiece whereas Rey Nambatac made seven of his 14 factors within the third when the Elasto Painters broke away after trailing 54-50 on the half.
Rain or Shine scored 41 within the third in opposition to Phoenix’s 26 to enter the fourth forward 91-78.
Nambatac’s triple additionally assured Rain or Shine of the win when his nook shot made it 113-103 after Phoenix closed to inside 5 barely three minutes to go within the contest.
Mac Belo, who lately signed a one-year deal after being acquired in a commerce with Meralco, didn’t go well with up for Rain or Shine however Guiao plans to provide him restricted minutes in opposition to San Miguel Beer on Wednesday.
Soyud completed with 24 factors and 13 rebounds for the Gasoline Masters whereas Larry Muyang added 20 factors and 12 rebounds.
The scores:
RAIN OR SHINE 113—Caracut 15, Demusis 15, Nambatac 14, Santillan 13, Asistio 11, Mamuyac 9, Ildefonso 9, Borboran 8, Belga 8, Ponferada 7, Clarito 4, Norwood 0.
PHOENIX 104—Soyud 24, Muyang 20, Alejandro 14, Lalata 13, Jazul 9, Atienza 7, Celda 7, Tio 6, Garcia 4, Rangel 0.
Quarters: 24-16, 50-54, 91-78, 113-104.
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