Tag: Rain or Shine Elasto Painters

Dominant Rain-or-Shine blitzes skidding NLEX

The Rain-or-Shine Elasto Painters returned to their winning ways with an impressive 97-86 win over the struggling NLEX Road Warriors at the Araneta Coliseum. Coming off a stinging and upset loss against the unheralded Kia Picanto on their last game, the Painters went to work immediately, zooming to a quick 6-0 run to start the ballgame. Coach Yeng Guiao and NLEX simply had no answer against his former team. The Road Warriors defense allowed four […]

Yap, still confident with Rain or Shine

(Eagle News)-Despite a string of losses, two-time MVP James Yap still believes that his team, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, is capable of bouncing back just in time for the playoffs. Yap himself said that now is the moment for Rain or Shine to prove themselves, meaning they should put more trust in each other and be more cohesive as a team. On Friday night, February 3, the Elasto Painters will try to garner the […]

PBA: TNT KaTropa edges Rain or Shine for first Governors’ Cup win

By Diego de la Paz QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – TNT KaTropa survived a second half surge from Rain or Shine to pull out a 101-98 win out of the fire in their debut game in the 2016 PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. In a cruel twist for the reigning PBA Commissioner’s Cup champion, TNT KaTropa managed to keep Rain or Shine scoreless in the last 6:18 of […]

PBA: Rain or Shine clinches 2016 Commissioner’s Cup title

By Diego de la Paz QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – Rain or Shine poured on a barrage of treys in the fourth period to finally end Alaska’s dream of a miraculous turnaround, etching a 109-92 win in the books to capture the 2016 PBA Commissioner’s Cup crown on Wednesday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Elasto Painters torched the nets for seven three-pointers in the first quarter to jump the gun on the […]

PBA: Alaska survives another do-or-die, defeats Rain or Shine in Game 5

By Diego de la Paz QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES (Eagle News) – Alaska foiled another Rain or Shine title attempt, scoring an 86-78 result to move within a win of levelling its best-of-seven PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals series on Sunday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. In a fierce battle until the final buzzer, neither team led more than nine points in the match. But late in the ballgame, best player of the conference awardee Calvin […]

PBA: Alaska thumps Rain or Shine in Game 4, avoids finals sweep

By Diego de la Paz QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – Alaska made sure Rain or Shine stashed its broom in the closet for another day, avoiding a series sweep via a 111-99 victory in Game 4 of the 2016 PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals series on Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Alaska managed to gain cruise control in the first three quarters, thanks to its stingy defense and a revised game plan that pushed […]

Rain or Shine forward Beau Belga (left) and Raymond Almazan (right) poses for photos with Alaska Aces forward Calvin Abueva during the PBA Commissioner's Cup press conference at the PBA Cafe Metrowalk. (Photo courtesy: Diego de la Paz / Sports On Air, Eagle News Service)

PBA: Alaska, Rain or Shine ready ahead of Commissioner’s Cup finals

By Diego de la Paz PASIG, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Alaska Aces, although banged and bruised throughout the season is ready to face a well-rested and energized Rain or Shine Elasto Painters squad when the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals tips off. Coming off a five-game set against the Meralco Bolts, the Aces will once again have to make-do with a shorter rotation without key veterans JV Casio (knee), Vic Manuel (calf), and Eric Menk. […]