Facing a twice-to-win disadvantage, No. 7 Rain or Shine stood its ground against second-seeded NLEX to secure its spot in the PBA Philippine Cup semis.
No. 7 Rain or Shine stood unfazed against the second-seeded NLEX squad and was rewarded with a 103-92 semis-clinching win in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate Saturday, June 21.
The Elasto Painters finally finished off the Road Warriors in the quarterfinals after negating their win-once edge via a 92-89 verdict last Wednesday.
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Rain or Shine thus set up a clash with Grand Slam-seeking TNT in the next round, where they are joined by No. 1 San Miguel and fourth-ranked Ginebra.