PBA: Rain or Shine keeps hot streak going heading into playoffs

Rain or Shine big man Beau Belga.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Rain or Shine remained the hottest team in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday following a 112-111 nipping of Converge at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The Elastopainters held off the also-ran FiberXers behind the efforts of import Tree Treadwell, ultimately tabbing their sixth straight victory…

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Rain or Shine lauds Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson for monstrous PBA debut

New TNT import Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Rain or Shine and TNT’s battle in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup may have ended on a sour note but the Elasto Painters gave credit where credit is due, particularly for Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson. In his debut as an import for the Tropang Giga, the older Hollis-Jefferson poured in…

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Rain or Shine catches wind as it sails into quarterfinals

Rain or Shine import Demetrius Treadwell against TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net What doomed campaign? Rain or Shine has found its second wind and has crashed the quarterfinals party in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. And after building a head of steam with a 119-112 triumph over TNT on Friday night, the Elastopainters,…

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PBA: Gabe Norwood reaches 5,000 points in Rain or Shine win

FILE–Rain or Shine Elastopainters’ Gabe Norwood. INQUIRER PHOTO Gabe Norwood made his way into the 5,000-point club on Friday amid the competitive nature surrounding Rain or Shine’s quarterfinal-clinching win over TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Norwood completed the milestone in the Elasto Painters’ 119-112 victory at Smart Araneta Coliseum by knocking down a pair…

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PBA: Rain or Shine fends off Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson, TNT

Rain or Shine import Demetrius Treadwell against TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Rain or Shine used a strong finishing kick on Friday night to take down perennial title contender TNT, 119-112, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The Elastopainters turned to import Tree Treadwell inside the final three minutes of the critical…

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Jema Galanza proud to see sister Mafe shine in PVL Finals

FILE–Sisters Jema and Mafe Galanza with the Creamline Cool Smashers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Jema Galanza relished playing with younger sister Mafe in Creamline’s title-retention bid in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference finals. Jema, who has been at the forefront of Creamline’s offense this conference, was thrilled to see her…

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PBA: Rain or Shine has streak going after dumping NLEX

Rain or Shine Elastopainters in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –PBA IMAGES Keith Datu assured Friday that his return to Rain or Shine after an absence that seemed mysterious is going to be long-term. “I fully anticipate playing the next upcoming games,” Datu said after helping the Elasto Painters defeat the NLEX Road Warriors, 113-101, for…

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PBA: Ginebra bounces back, fends off Rain or Shine

Ginebra Gin Kings’ Maverick Ahanmisi. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines— Barangay Ginebra played with steely nerves in crunch time on Friday night to foil Rain or Shine, 107-102, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Christian Standhardinger hit two baskets inside the final 29 seconds to keep the Painters at bay and preserve the heroics of off-season pickup…

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PBA: Guiao says replacing DaJuan Summers an option for winless Rain or Shine

Rain or Shine import DaJuan Summers.–PBA IMAGES ANTIPOLO—Rain or Shine’s 0-3 start in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup has coach Yeng Guiao pondering on making important decisions that could help his team get out of its current hole. And that includes the prospect of replacing import DaJuan Summers, who had a subpar showing in the Elasto…

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PBA: Luigi Trillo tips hat to Yeng Guiao after Meralco-Rain or Shine chess match

PBA coaches Yeng Guiao and Paolo Trillo. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Meralco may have one-upped Rain or Shine in their first encounter in the PBA Commissioners’ Cup tournament but coach Luigi Trillo made sure to tip his hat to Yeng Guiao after a hard-fought duel. After the Bolts’ 107-102 victory over the Elasto Painters, Trillo said…

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