Adrian Nocum is expected to deliver the goods when Rain or Shine faces Blackwater in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Friday, Oct. 24.
Rain or Shine aims to bounce back and regain its rhythm as it squares off with Blackwater in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo Friday, Oct. 24.
Gametime is at 5:15 p.m.
After opening their campaign with a thrilling 95-96 overtime win against Meralco, Rain or Shine stumbled, 93-111, against defending champion San Miguel, which was eager to score a win and check its 0-2 start.
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Adrian Nocum tried to rally the Elasto Painters with 17 points.
Backing up Nocum against the Beermen were Jhonard Clarito (16 points) and veteran guard Stanley Pringle, who marked his Rain or Shine debut with 11 points and four assists.
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The Elasto Painters, however, will need to improve their shooting efficiency after a dismal 9-for-48 outing from beyond the arc against SMB.
They will also have to work on their defensive edge as they face a Bossing side that is also coming off a 96-105 defeat against the Bolts.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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