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Rain or Shine arranges a semifinal conflict with TNT for the third consecutive convention after surprising second-seeded NLEX behind a collective effort led by Santi Santillan, Andrei Caracut, and Jhonard Clarito
MANILA, Philippines – Even with the chances stacked towards it, Rain or Shine nonetheless preserved its streak of semifinal appearances.
The Elasto Painters reached the ultimate 4 for the fourth straight convention after overcoming a twice-to-win drawback towards second-seeded NLEX, incomes a 103-92 win within the PBA Philippine Cup on the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Saturday, June 21.
Santi Santillan confirmed the way in which with 24 factors, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks, and a pair of steals as No. 7 Rain or Shine organized one other semifinal conflict with Grand Slam-seeking TNT, a staff that additionally staved off elimination regardless of going through a twice-to-win handicap.
Will probably be the third semifinal battle between the Elasto Painters and the Tropang 5G, with TNT eliminating Rain or Shine within the first two conferences on the way in which to the championships.
“We’re simply gatecrashers right here. There are larger firms with extra assets, however we’re right here,” mentioned Elasto Painters head coach Yeng Guiao in Filipino.
Rain or Shine additionally drew prolific performances from Andrei Caracut and Jhonard Clarito because the Elasto Painters erased a 14-point deficit to shock the Highway Warriors.
Caracut fired 16 factors, together with a booming three-pointer on the finish of the third interval that gave Rain or Shine the lead for good at 78-77 and ignited their fourth-quarter breakaway.
After that Caracut trey, the Elasto Painters went on an 18-5 run within the closing body to mount a commanding 96-82 lead, successfully taking the battle out of a surprised NLEX facet that struggled to search out star guard Robert Bolick enough assist.
Clarito completed with 13 factors and 16 rebounds — an outstanding follow-up efficiency to his 20-point, 21-rebound outing of their 92-89 win in Recreation 1 on Wednesday, June 18.
Bolick unloaded a game-high 34 factors with 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and a pair of steals, however his efforts as soon as once more went for naught because the Highway Warriors ended their season on a three-game slide.
JB Bahio and Brandon Ramirez had been the one different NLEX gamers in double-figure scoring with 11 and 10 factors, respectively.
The Scores
Rain or Shine 103 – Santillan 24, Caracut 16, Clarito 13, Asistio 11, Malonzo 10, Mamuyac 9, Tiongson 8, Nocum 5, Norwood 4, Porter 3, Datu 0.
NLEX 92 – Bolick 34, Bahio 11, Ramirez 10, Mocon 9, Fajardo 7, Semerad 6, Policarpio 5, Torres 4, Nieto 2, Alas 2, Valdez 2.
Quarters: 21-27, 52-55, 78-77, 103-92.
– Rappler.com
