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Rain or Shine import Jaylen Johnson in action. PBA ImagesMANILA — Rain or Shine regained its winning ways just in time for the quarterfinals of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup.
The Elasto Painters concluded the elimination round with a 9-3 win-loss card, beating Titan Ultra, 142-131, on Friday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
It was a welcome result for Yeng Guiao and company, having lost their last two outings against NLEX (90–92) and Barangay Ginebra (90-114).
Import Jaylen Johnson paved the way with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists to go with two blocks, while Caelan Tiongson and Christian Manaytay led the local scoring with 18 points each.
Santi Santillan added a double-double of 14 points and 12 rebounds, as Adrian Nocum provided RoS with 14 points.
Assured of a twice-to-beat bonus, the Elasto Painters have a chance to lock in the second seed, depending on the games this weekend.
Meanwhile, already-eliminated Titan Ultra finished with a 2-10 card, with Bryan Sajonia pacing the losing side with 23 points.
The Scores:
RAIN OR SHINE 142 – Johnson 31, Tiongson 18, Manaytay 18, Nocum 14, Santillan 14, Caracut 8, Cuajao 8, Malonzo 7, Asistio 7, Villegas 6, David 5, Clarito 3, Belga 3
TITAN 131 – Sajonia 23, Munzon 21, Yu 17, Dionisio 15, Pessumal 12, Balanza 10, Gilmore 9, Ular 9, Melecio 6, Ambohot 3, Buntapay 2, Caralipio 2, Omega 0, Sangco 0, Javillonar 0
QUARTERS: 32-21, 68-64, 116-90, 141-131