Rain or Shine clinches win against Terrafirma, boosts playoff hopes

Rain or Shine defeated Terrafirma 94-85, improving their record to 6-3 in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.

This win keeps their hopes alive for a top-four finish, which grants a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals.

The Elasto Painters nearly squandered an 18-point lead but secured the victory.

Key contributions came from Andrei Caracut with 11 points and Jhonard Clarito with 12 points.

Terrafirma, who have now lost nine consecutive games, end their season with a 1-9 record.

Coach Yeng Guiao acknowledged the difficulty of playing teams with no pressure.

Rain or Shine needs two more wins against perennial contenders San Miguel Beer and Barangay Ginebra to secure the twice-to-beat bonus.

They will face San Miguel Beer next, a challenge Coach Guiao sees as an opportunity to prove their contender status.