Rain or Shine clinches solo PBA Philippine Cup top spot after beating Phoenix

Anton Asistio and Gian Mamuyac provided crucial plays in the fourth quarter, leading Rain or Shine to a 91-80 victory over Phoenix.

This win, their fourth consecutive, improves Rain or Shine's record to 5-1, granting them the solo No. 1 spot in the PBA Philippine Cup.

Mamuyac top-scored for the Elasto Painters with 22 points, while Asistio contributed 20 points, including six three-pointers.

The victory was overshadowed by a knee injury sustained by center Keith Datu in the third quarter, adding to Rain or Shine's existing injury concerns.

Phoenix, now at the bottom of the standings with a 1-5 record, dropped their fourth straight game despite a competitive first three quarters.

Jason Perkins led Phoenix with 17 points and seven rebounds.

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