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MANILA, Philippines – The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters clamped down defensively to wallop the Star Hotshots, 103-88, and win their 4th game in a row in the 2015 PBA Governors’ Cup on Saturday, June 13 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Wendell McKines had a game-high 28 points and 14 rebounds while gunner Jeff Chan finally found his stride with a conference-high 16 points on 6-of-11 field goals and 4 assists off the bench.
Paul Lee and Jervy Cruz contributed 13 and 10 points, respectively, as Rain or Shine improved to 5-4.
“This is a big win for us. I think this opens the door to make the twice-to-beat advantage,” said head coach Yeng Guiao.
The top 4 teams at the end of the eliminations will have a twice-to-beat advantage in the playoffs.
Rain or Shine played hard defense on Star import Marqus Blakely, who settled for a conference-low 13 points and 10 rebounds, and also had 5 turnovers. They also shut down the Hotshots’ gunners as the Grand Slam champions last season made just 3 of their 17 attempts from downtown.
“We played great defense today, to beat a really potent team like the Star,” Guiao said. “To be able to defend them this way, it’s really credit to the effort of the guys.”
(READ: Rain or Shine picks up steam as McKines blends in)
The Painters were unable to stop Marc Pingris, however, as he posted a team-high 25 points on 11-of-15 from the field. He also had 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
Joe Devance contributed 15 points and 6 rebounds while Mark Barroca finished with 12 markers and 5 assists off the bench.
The Star fizzled out as the game wore on after starting strong on 25-22 lead in the first period. But the Painters gained momentum and dropped 27 points on each of the last 3 quarters, eventually pulling away in the final period to finish off the now 3-5 Hotshots.
“We’re gaining momentum, we’re gaining some confidence. Our chemistry is coming back to us,” Guiao said. – Rappler.com
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