PBA: ROS snaps Magnolia's perfect run with rage in Rodriguez

Adrian Nocum had another solid night for ROS. PBA Images

By Ivan Saldajeno

MANILA—Rain Or Shine put an end to Magnolia's blazing start in the PBA Philippine Cup with a 119-105 mauling on Sunday night at the Ynares Center 2 in Rodriguez, Rizal.

In front of 8,175 fans who packed the newly-built arena, the Elasto Painters surprised the Hotshots with a good mix of explosive offense and solid defense leading to a 37-21 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Magnolia appeared to have bounced back after cutting the lead down to 10, 62-52, at halftime, but behind a 30-19 third quarter, ROS pulled away for good.

Adrian Nocum led the Elasto Painters, who tied Barangay Ginebra for fourth place at 4-2, with 20 points on 8-for-12 field goals, two rebounds, and seven assists.

Santi Santillan added 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting, 13 rebounds, one assist, and three blocks.

Zav Lucero led the Hotshots, who finally suffered a loss after a 6-0 start, with 17 points, six rebounds, one assist, and three blocks.

The Scores:

RAINH OR SHINE 119 – Nocum 20, Santillan 17, Clarito 14, Lemetti 11, Datu 10, Mamuyac 9, Malonzo 8, Tiongson 8, Caracut 7, Belga 7, Ildefonso 5, Norwood 3

MAGNOLIA 105 – Lucero 17, Barroca 15, Sangalang 15, Mendoza 11, Lee 7, Ahanmisi 7, Lastimosa 6, Abueva 5, Eriobu 5, Dela Rosa 4, Escoto 3, Dionsio 2, Alfaro 2, Laput 2, Reavis 0

QUARTERS: 37-21, 62-52, 92-71, 119-105

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