After a sorry defeat to Magnolia, Rain or Shine rebounded with a 118-112 win at the expense of NorthPort in the PBA on Tour exhibition at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig on Wednesday.
The Elasto Painters fended off a late salvo by Batang Pier, using improved shooting compared to their loss to the Hotshots in Dumaguete over the weekend.
Santi Santillan opened Rain or Shine’s first-half assault, finishing with 20 points and six rebounds. Anton Asistio, who accounted for five of the Elasto Painters’ 15 treys, finished with 17 points and five assists.
“We just continued to do what we’re doing. Extra work, galing kasi kami sa talo,” said Asistio. “We’re missing a couple of players, and we didn’t want that to be a reason to lose today.”
“We take the shot that we usually take. May mga araw lang talagang hindi papasok ang shooting. Pero that shouldn’t stop you from taking the shot. ‘Yun ang gusto ni coach Yeng, if you’re open, take the shot.”
Guiao and lead assistant Caloy Garcia were not around, but this did not hamper ROS.
Andrei Caracut added 17 points for Rain or Shine, which also got 14 from Shaun Ildefonso.
John Calma paced NorthPort with 22 markers, while Arvin Tolentino added 20.
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