Rain or Shine Triumphs Over Meralco in PBA Philippine Cup, Extends Bolts' Losing Streak
Source: news.source.inquirer
Rain or Shine secured consecutive victories in the PBA Philippine Cup by defeating Meralco 128-116 at Ynares Center in Antipolo. Led by Santi Santillan, Gian Mamuyac, and Adrian Nocum, the Elasto Painters capitalized on strong performances to overcome the defending champion Bolts, who now face their third straight loss. Meralco struggled without key players and failed to mount a successful comeback despite efforts from Bong Quinto and others.
Key Points
Rain or Shine defeated Meralco 128-116 in the PBA Philippine Cup.
Santi Santillan led Rain or Shine with 27 points and seven rebounds.
Gian Mamuyac and Adrian Nocum also contributed significantly to the win.
Gabe Norwood stepped up in the absence of rookie Caelan Tiongson.
Meralco suffered their third consecutive loss, slipping to a 2-3 record.
Meralco attempted a comeback in the fourth quarter but fell short.
Bong Quinto was Meralco's top scorer with 23 points.
Meralco will face NorthPort next, while Rain or Shine plays soon after their victory.
