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Adrian Nocum delivers late-game surge as Rain or Shine overcomes NLEX
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters denied the NLEX Road Warriors a game win as Adrian Nocum delivered a late-game surge to secure a hard-fought 123-114 overtime victory in the 2024 PBA Governor’s Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Tuesday, September 17.
The Elasto Painters bounced back from their beatdown from Barangay Ginebra San Miguel as they bravely conquered the standout performances of Road Warriors import DeQuan Jones posting a 49-point explosion and Robert Bolick tallying 28 markers, 11 boards, and nine assists.
Adrian Nocum steered the overtime gameplay as he dropped seven points that gave the team a six-point cushion at 120-114. Anton Asistio then made the final say after making his 25th point, sealing the team’s sixth win.
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“Good test for us. This is a good experience. We have to learn how to win close games,” Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao told the reporters post-game.
Asistio top-scored for the Elasto Painters with 25 points, including 14 in the opening period alone where he fired up four of his five triples, while import Aaron Fuller contributed a double-double with 23 markers and 25 rebounds.
Jhonard Clarito produced his usual number by tallying 15 points, six rebounds, two assists and three steals.
Rookies Felix Lemetti and Caelan Tiongson added 14 and 11 markers, respectively.
Aside from his wasted 49 points, import Jones also snagged 11 rebounds. Newly debuted Road Warrior Javee Mocon, who was traded in exchange for Ato Ular, had nine points, 11 boards, and nine assists in the losing cause.
The Elasto Painters will have a chance to take the solo No. 1 spot in Group B when they face San Miguel Beermen in their highly-anticipated showdown on Thursday, September 19, at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
The Scores:
Rain or Shine 123 – Asistio 25, Fuller 23, Clarito 15, Lemetti 14, Tiongson 11, Nocum 11, Santillan 7, Datu 7, Mamuyac 5, Ildefonso 3, Belga 2, Caracut 0.
NLEX 114 – Jones 49, Bolick 28, Mocon 9, Herndon 9, Valdez 8, Miranda 6, Amer 3, Marcelo 2, Rodger 0, Semerad 0, Fajardo 0.
Quarterscores: 34-33, 56-61, 89-83, 110-110, 123-114 (OT).
