IN PHOTOS: Rain or Shine claims title, Lee is Finals MVP

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IN PHOTOS: Rain or Shine claims title, Lee is Finals MVP

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Rain or Shine endures 4 runner-up heartbreaks before finally getting over the hump

MANILA, Philippines – The drought is over, here comes the rain.

The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters finally captured the franchise’s second championship, 4 years after the first one, after they defeated the Alaska Aces in 6 games in the 2016 PBA Commissioner’s Cup.

(HIGHLIGHTS: PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals Game 6: Alaska vs Rain or Shine)

The Painters, who led the series 3-0 before allowing the Aces to win two games in a row, regained their shooting touch in Game 6 and pounded their foes for the decisive 109-92 victory.

Veteran Paul Lee was named Finals MVP as he put on a superb performance coming back from a nagging knee injury all season.

Rain or Shine endured 4 runner-up heartbreaks before finally getting over the hump.

See photos from the Elasto Painters’ colorful celebration over a championship they long waited for.

CHAMP. Jeff Chan cuts down the ring. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

HUG. Alaska import Rob Dozier and Rain or Shine import Pierre Henderson-Niles hug it out after the hard-fought game. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

FALLING SHORT. Calvin Abueva, this conference's Best Player, fights hard to salvage Alaska's title hopes in Game 6.
Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

FINALLY. Rain or Shine wins a title after 4 years. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

7TH TITLE. Coach Yeng Guiao wins his 7th PBA title. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

FINALS MVP. Paul Lee goes from struggling with injuries to Finals MVP. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

CHAMPIONS. Rain or Shine finishes the 2016 Commissioner's Cup on top. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

– Rappler.com

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