Rain or Shine completed a come-from-behind victory over Titan Ultra in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Saturday, Oct. 26.
Rain or Shine struggled but still pulled through against Titan Ultra, 112-111, in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Sunday, Oct. 26.
The Elasto Painters trailed 66-85 in the third but dug deep to score back-to-back wins and join pacesetters TNT, Magnolia and Converge with their identical 3-1 marks.
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While Rain or Shine is on the rise, the Giant Risers slumped to a fourth straight loss after their opening upset of Meralco.
The Elasto Painters will look to sustain their winning ways when they square off with Terrafirma Friday, October 31.
Match starts at 5:15 p.m. at the same venue.
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Rain or Shine vs. Titan Ultra Scores:
Rain or Shine 112 – Nocum 24, Santillan 21, Clarito 19, Asistio 11, Norwood 10, Mamuyac 8, Lemetti 6, Belga 5, Malonzo 4, Ildefonso 2, Datu 2, Caracut 0
Titan Ultra 111 – Abueva 31, Melecio 21, Munzon 15, Balanza 12, Koon 12, Pessumal 12, Yu 3, Flores 2, Barasi 2, Ambohot 0, Ular 0, Monje 0
Quarterscores: 28-34, 57-64, 81-92, 112-111
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