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After two losses, Fuller puts Painters in position to tie series
Aaron Fuller –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Rain or Shine import Aaron Fuller knew that it isn’t impossible to get out of a 0-3 hole in a best-of-seven semifinal series. But against a traditional powerhouse looking to keep its lofty perch in the PBA Governors’ Cup? Fuller chose not to go through the trouble of fighting through that…
Read MorePainters not taking Fuller value for granted
The Painters’ Aaron Fuller (right) got a lot of attention from Hotshots defenders like Calvin Abueva. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ At the heart of Rain or Shine’s deep campaign run thus far in the PBA Governors’ Cup is a returnee whose efforts would pale in comparison to the numbers being put up by imports on powerhouse…
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Beermen, Painters reprise thrilling first encounter
San Miguel’s Marcio Lassiter celebrates with the Beermen after breaking the PBA all-time 3-point record.–PBA IMAGES The last time San Miguel Beer and Rain or Shine clashed in the PBA Governors’ Cup, the Beermen needed a last-second jumper to emerge victorious. Fans are expecting another thrilling climax at the very least when the two teams…
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Painters reach desired win total, with chance to get group top spot
NLEX star Robert Bolick (with ball) cuts his way through the Rain or Shine defense. His all-around performance, however, went down the drain against a resolute Painters crew in overtime. —PBA IMAGES Coach Yeng Guiao wanted Rain or Shine to get to six wins to get to the Governors’ Cup playoffs. He got exactly that…
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New Painters’ color has Guiao tickled pink
FILE–Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net About two weeks ago, Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao was playing it coy when the Inquirer asked if he finally has the Elasto Painters squad he had long dreamed of. “It’s pretty close,” he said. His charges made sure he…
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Painters will be ‘better’ team after duel with Beermen
June Mar Fajardo (with ball) heaves a(with ball) heaves a one-hander for theone-hander for the Beermen. —PBA IMAGES Coach Yeng Guiao appears resigned over the impossible situation Rain or Shine now faces in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. “Of course we’re disappointed,” Guiao said as the Elasto Painters try to prevent the powerhouse San Miguel…
Read More Painters put June Mar in a corner, but Beermen win anyway
June Mar Fajardo (with ball) heaves a(with ball) heaves a one-hander for theone-hander for the Beermen. —PBA IMAGES San Miguel Beer is not taking for granted the comfortable advantage it now has over Rain or Shine in their PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series. “We just have to be motivated,” coach Jorge Gallent said after Wednesday’s…
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Clarito’s career night breathes life to Painters’ campaign
Jhonard Clarito (left) stretches for an easy layup and two of his 29 points. —PBA IMAGES Jhonard Clarito, who admitted his desire to be picked by Yeng Guiao in the Rookie Draft but never happened two years ago, is glad to be flourishing under the same coach at Rain or Shine. And it was fitting…
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Belga scoring prowess fueling Painters’ ongoing streak
Rain or Shine Elastopainters’ Beau Belga in the PBA Philippine Cup game against NorthPort. –PBA IMAGES Beau Belga is enjoying a scoring surge perhaps never seen in his Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) career, where he is mostly known for his dual role as a blue-collar work and vocal leader of the Rain or Shine Elasto…
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Tropang Giga, Painters in critical Commissioner’s Cup clash
TNT coach Jojo Lastimosa. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net TNT, a perennial title contender and an early title favorite for the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup, is already out of the race for the coveted playoff protection, with the Tropang Giga’s only chance of going deep after the eliminations needing to go the proverbial tougher route. But…
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