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Painters hold on to secure playoff spot
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters secured their place in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals after a narrow 125-123 victory over the Blackwater Bossing at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Saturday. The win moved the squad to a 5-3 record, guaranteeing their advancement to the next round.
Rain or Shine maintained control for much of the contest, building a 13-point lead at 115-102 with just over five minutes remaining. However, the Bossing mounted a late surge, narrowing the deficit to a single point in the final seconds of the game.
Key performers and late-game drama
Aaron Fuller anchored the Elasto Painters with a double-double, recording 24 points and 19 rebounds. Caelan Tiongson contributed 22 points, while Adrian Nocum added 20 points to the winning effort. Felix Lemetti also reached double figures with 17 points.
Blackwater’s Kentrell Barkley led all scorers with 35 points and 15 rebounds, while Sedrick Barefield added 31 points. Despite their efforts, a final desperation shot from Barefield at the buzzer failed to connect, allowing the victors to escape with the win.
Impact on the standings
The loss dropped Blackwater to a 3-6 record, leaving them in a difficult position as they fight for a quarterfinal spot. This result provides the Elasto Painters with momentum heading into the final stretch of the elimination round.
This report is based on coverage provided by philstar.com.
