No. 7 Meralco stood unfazed despite second-ranked Rain or Shine's win-once incentive and thus lived to fight another day in their PBA quarterfinal battle.
Seventh-seeded Meralco jolted No. 2 Rain or Shine with an early 35-15 advantage in the first period and went on to secure a 96-79 victory to stay alive in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup quarterfinals Saturday, Dec. 27.