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Rain or Shine enters final four after outlasting Magnolia
Rain or Shine advanced to the semi-finals of the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup after defeating Magnolia in the Game 5 of their grueling battle, 113-103, on Saturday night, October 5, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
Andrei Caracut rose to the occasion by scoring six of his 14 points in the final two minutes of the game.
Aaron Fuller produced his usual contribution by knocking 26 points and grabbing nine rebounds, while Jhonard Clarito and Adrian Nocum added 17 markers each.
Leonard Santillan and Keith Datu were also vital in the Elasto Painters’ win as they chalked up 12 and 11 points, respectively.
RoS head coach Yeng Guiao said that he is proud of how his young team fought against a veteran team like Magnolia.
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"Proud ako as they competed and fought it out and hindi sila bumigay under pressure. It's the fighting heart that these guys showed," said Guiao.
Javari Bird led the Hotshots with 23 points and 15 rebounds, while Calvin Abueva added 16 and Jerrick Ahanmisi contributed 15.
Rain or Shine will now face the TNT Tropang Giga in a best-of-seven semi-finals series that will start on Wednesday, October 9, at the PhilSports Arena.
The Scores:
RAIN OR SHINE 113 - Fuller 26, Clarito 17, Nocum 17, Caracut 14, Santillan 12, Datu 11, Belga 11, Lemetti 5, Mamuyac 2, Asistio 1, Norwood 0.
MAGNOLIA 103 - Bird 23, Abueva 16, Ahanmisi 15, Sangalang 12, Lee 9, Dionisio 9, Dela Rosa 9, Barroca 6, Eriobu 4, Mendoza 0, Reavis 0.
QUARTERS : 20-29, 52-55, 85-83, 113-103.
