Rain or Shine shocks NLEX, enters PBA PH Cup semis

Updated Mon, June 23, 2025 at 1:51 AM Published Sat, June 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM

Rain or Shine eliminated the NLEX Road Warriors with a 103-92 victory in their PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals match, securing their fourth consecutive semifinals appearance.

The seventh-seeded Elasto Painters upset the second-seeded NLEX, who had a twice-to-win advantage, to advance.

Leonard Santillan led Rain or Shine with 24 points and 9 rebounds, Andrei Caracut added 16 points, and Jhonard Clarito contributed 13 points and 16 rebounds.

Mike Malonzo and Anton Asistio provided crucial support with 10 and 11 points respectively, particularly in the fourth quarter.

Rain or Shine will face the grand slam-seeking TNT in the semifinals for the third straight time.

Robert Bolick scored 34 points for NLEX in the losing effort.

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