PBA: ROS spoils explosive DeQuan Jones debut, prevails over NLEX in OT

Anton Asistio led the way for Rain Or Shine. PBA Images

By Ivan Saldajeno

MANILA--Rain Or Shine dominated NLEX in overtime to score a 123-114 win in their PBA Governors' Cup second-round game on Tuesday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

The Elasto Painters made up for their missed chance to close out the Road Warriors in the fourth quarter by outscoring them 13-4, in the extra five minutes to finally turn a dominant third quarter into a win.

Anton Asistio put up 25 points on 8-of-13 shooting including 5-of-7 on threes, three rebounds, and two assists for ROS, which tied San Miguel on top of the Group B standings at 6-2.

Aaron Fuller added 23 points, 25 rebounds, and two assists.

The win set up a crucial stipulation between both teams for their Thursday night clash as the winner will likely seal the top seed in their group.

DeQuan Jones introduced himself to the PBA community with a 49-point explosion alongside 11 rebounds and two steals, but it was not enough to prevent NLEX from dropping its fifth straight game.

Robert Bolick added 28 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists.

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