Jaylen Johnson in action for Rain or Shine against Macau in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup, March 14, 2026 at the Ynares Center in Montalban. PBA Media
MANILA -- Rain or Shine is off to a triumphant start in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup, powering past guest team Macau 116-109 on Saturday night.
Import Jaylen Johnson sparked the Elasto Painters to victory at the Ynares Center in Montalban, putting up 29 points, 24 rebounds, six assists, two steals and a block in nearly 40 minutes.
Adrian Nocum added 19 points while Jhonard Clarito had 16 markers.
Macau had forced a 107-all tie off two free throws by Chon Pong Lao when they were called for a technical foul.
Gian Mamuyac shook off his early woes at the line to convert the go-ahead free throw, and the Elasto Painters maximized the bonus possession with Nocum completing a three-point play for a 111-107 advantage.
Phoenix Shackelford had 25 points on 10-of-14 shooting while Damian Chongqui added 22 points, but the Black Knights dropped to 0-2 in the tournament.