Rain or Shine clinches another PBA record for seventh straight win over Terrafirma 

Andre SoteloBasketball1 hour ago72 Views

There are nights when offense simply clicks—and then there are nights when it overwhelms everything.

 

Rain or Shine delivered the latter. The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters turned the game into a long-range exhibition, burying Terrafirma under a barrage of three-pointers en route to a 124-117 victory Wednesday night at the Ynares Center. But this wasn’t just about scoring—it was about how quickly the game slipped away.

 

A single quarter changed everything. After a competitive start, Rain or Shine detonated for 41 points in the second period, stretching a manageable contest into a 67-45 halftime cushion. From there, control never wavered. The Elasto Painters weren’t just making shots—they were dictating the terms of the game, forcing Terrafirma to chase at a pace it couldn’t sustain.

 

By the final buzzer, the damage had reached historic proportions. Rain or Shine knocked down 23 three-pointers, tying the PBA record for most in a single game. The milestone shot fittingly came late, with rookie Deo Cuajao drilling the equalizer with 25 seconds left—his basket both a footnote in history and the final dagger in Terrafirma’s late push.

 

It was the kind of night where everything aligned offensively. Import Jaylen Johnson anchored the performance with a triple-double of 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists, orchestrating the attack with patience and precision. His final assist set up Cuajao’s record-tying three, capping off a performance that blended control with creativity.

 

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Around him, the support came in waves. Anton Asistio sparked the decisive second-quarter run, pouring in 15 of his 18 points in that stretch alone while shooting efficiently from deep. Jun Roque added 15, while Adrian Nocum and Gian Mamuyac chipped in 13 and 11, respectively, as five players finished in double figures.

 

At one point, the lead ballooned to 26. And yet, even in dominance, there were reminders of unfinished work.

 

“Happy with the win, but we can’t relax on defense,” said coach Yeng Guiao. “We gave up 117 points. That’s not our standard. But when we’re making 23 from outside, we’re tough to beat.”

 

That balance—between firepower and discipline—may ultimately define how far this team goes.

 

On the other side, the Terrafirma Dyip showed flashes of resistance, particularly in the fourth quarter as the game slowed and the Elasto Painters dipped into their bench. But the deficit proved too steep to overcome.

 

Mubashar Ali led the Dyip with a heavy 32-point, 19-rebound outing, though it came on high volume. Jerrick Ahanmisi added 21 points and seven assists, while Brent Paraiso and Joseph Eriobu provided support with solid all-around efforts.

 

Still, the bigger picture remains concerning. After a promising 3-0 start, Terrafirma has now dropped four straight, slipping below .500 and searching for answers amid key absences.

 

Meanwhile, Rain or Shine continues to surge. Seven games, seven wins—and now, a record matched.

 

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