Rain or Shine outlasts Terrafirma to boost top-4 bid, but deadly San Miguel up next

Rain or Shine outlasts Terrafirma to boost top-4 bid, but deadly San Miguel up next

MANILA, Philippines – Rain or Shine stayed on track for a playoff incentive in the PBA Philippine Cup after a 94-85 win over Terrafirma at the PhilSports Arena on Wednesday, June 4. Jhonard Clarito led a balanced attack with 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals as the Elasto Painters improved to 6-3 to boost their bid for a top-four finish, which merits a twice-to-beat bonus in the quarterfinals. Rain or Shine tied Barangay Ginebra, with Magnolia…

Caracut takes over as ROS fends off Terrafirma

Rain or Shine faced some anxious moments late before Andrei Caracut took over to restore order and fend off a gritty Terrafirma, 94-85, in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup at the PhilSports Arena Wednesday, June 4.With the Dyip threatening to pull the rug from under the playoff-bound Elasto Painters after cutting the lead down to just three, 80-83, Caracut took matters into his own hands and unloaded a 7-0 spurt to create some breathing room.ROS…

PBA: Rain or Shine holds off late Terrafirma rally, boosts top four bid

Jhonard Clarito and Andrei Caracut finished it off as Rain or Shine withstood a Terrafirma side that’s only fighting for pride, 94-85, to boost its top four bid in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup, Wednesday at the Philsports Arena. Clarito finished with a team-high 12 points, while Caracut tallied 11 points. The duo joined forces for the closing run that stymied the Dyip, who came back from as much as 18 down and knocked within three inside the…