Adrian Nocum shone bright with 15 points for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, as they beat defending PBA Commissioner's Cup champions San Miguel Beermen.
Adrian Nocum led a balanced attack as the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters stunned the defending champion San Miguel Beermen, 107-93, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday.
Nocum, who earned Player of the Game honors, scored 15 points, sparking a crucial 37-21 fourth-quarter run that broke the game open.
His energy and scoring proved vital in Rain or Shine’s second straight victory, improving their record to 2-1.
Coach Yeng Guiao credited the team’s fast pace and defensive focus on neutralizing June Mar Fajardo, who was limited to just two points in the first half.
Rain or Shine saw six players score in double digits, including Deon Thompson with 18 and Caelan Tiongson with 14.
The Beermen struggled in their title defense, falling to 1-2 despite Fajardo’s second-half surge of 18 points.
Rain or Shine will face Magnolia next, while San Miguel meets Blackwater.
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