Rain or Shine remains unbeaten as Titan Ultra gains ground in PBA Commissioner’s Cup

Momentum defined Wednesday’s doubleheader in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, as Rain or Shine Elasto Painters preserved winning streak record while Titan Ultra Giant Risers showed signs of life in a tightly contested climb up the standings.

In the early game, Titan Ultra leaned on a strong closing push to fend off the Blackwater Bossing, 102-98, for its second win in five outings.

A commanding lead slip before Joshua Munzon took over late. The guard delivered 25 points, four rebounds, and four assists, spearheading the decisive finishing run that sealed the win.

“I just wanted to push us. We were up 20 and gave up the lead and fought for the win,” Munzon said.

Earl Gilmore added a dominant 21-point, 15-rebound performance, while Aris Dionisio chipped in 11 points, six boards, and three steals to steady Titan Ultra in crunch time.

Blackwater, now reeling with four losses in five games, leaned on Robert Upshaw III, who finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds, but the Bossing could not complete their comeback bid.

The win lifted Titan Ultra to a 2-3 record, tying idle Magnolia Hotshots in the standings and giving the squad renewed confidence heading into its next assignment against the Converge FiberXers on April 15 at the Ynares Center. Blackwater will look to halt its skid when it faces the TNT Tropang 5G on April 14 at the same venue.

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In the main game, Rain or Shine once again proved why it sits atop the standings—but not without a scare. As the Elasto Painters tightened its grip on the top spot, surviving a late surge from the San Miguel Beermen to escape with a 116-112 victory and improve to a league-best 5-0. 

After building control for most of the contest, the Elasto Painters had to withstand a fierce fourth-quarter rally from San Miguel. Head coach Yeng Guiao acknowledged the challenge posed by the perennial contenders.

“Hindi ka talaga pwede mag-relax pag San Miguel ang kalaban mo. Nakalusot eh, tignan natin hanggang saan ang swerte,” Guiao said.

Import Jaylen Johnson powered Rain or Shine with 24 points, five rebounds, and three assists, while Adrian Nocum delivered a conference-high 21 points, including key baskets that restored order during San Miguel’s late push.

Support came from Felix Lemetti and Jhonard Clarito, who provided crucial contributions on both ends to keep the Beermen at bay.

San Miguel, which saw its two-game winning streak snapped, was led by Marcio Lassiter with 22 points but dropped to a 3-3 record.

Rain or Shine now turns its focus to sustaining its unbeaten run when it takes on Converge on April 10 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, while San Miguel aims to bounce back against Magnolia on April 12 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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