Datu leads Rain or Shine past Blackwater
Keith Datu led Rain or Shine to a decisive 120-106 victory over Blackwater in the PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Datu scored a career-high 27 points and added eight rebounds, helping his team overcome Blackwater's hot-shooting performance that included 15 three-pointers and three four-pointers.
Rain or Shine got back to winning ways after coach Yeng Guiao welcomed the return of key players Caelan Tiongson and Beau Belga from injuries, allowing the team to execute their running game effectively.
Caelan Tiongson contributed 14 points while five other players also scored in double digits for Rain or Shine, which improved its record to 3-2 in the league.
The Elasto Painters enter an 11-day break before facing the unbeaten Magnolia Hotshots on May 18.
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