James Yap is finally making his PBA comeback. James Yap last played for Rain or Shine during the 2021 Philippine Cup in the Bacolor semi-bubble (PBA Images) After a three-conference hiatus, the "Big Game" is set for a return to the hardcourt after signing a one-conference deal with Rain or Shine,...
Rain or Shine got the explosive reinforcement it needed when it came to terms with returning import Michael Qualls to bolster the squad’s bid to end a five-year playoff drought in the season-ending conference in the 2022 PBA Governors’ Cup. Michael Qualls (PBA Images) In their hopes to keep the...
The fire-breathing Dragons continue to incinerate everything on their path. Hayden Blankley shoots 9-of-13 from deep in Bay Area's rout of Rain or Shine (PBA Images) Hayden Blankely and Andrew Nicholson provided a lethal 1-2 punch that powered a masterful 126-96 victory over Rain or Shine in their...
Bay Area is no way leaving things to chance despite being armed with a twice-to-beat advantage after making a huge move to switch imports before the playoffs. Andrew Nicholson (Photo from PBA) The PBA guest team is activating 6-foot-10 import Andrew Nicholson in lieu of Myles Powell and in time for...
What they couldn’t accomplish in their first try, the Elasto Painters made sure to take care of in their second shot. Andrei Caracut provides timely baskets for Rain or Shine (PBA Images) Rain or Shine showed grace under pressure and leaned on the gutsy performances of its young guns to oust...
It’s a battle for survival as Rain or Shine and NLEX dispute the eighth and final quarterfinal seat in their do-or-die playoff match in the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the PhilSports Arena on Sunday, Dec. 4. NLEX and Rain or Shine fight for the rights to face top seed Bay Area (PBA Images)...
The highly competitive elimination round now boils down to its final day. Gian Mamuyac and the rest of Rain or Shine guns face up against the veteran-laden Magnolia led by Paul Lee. (PBA Images) The final twin bill that features a clash between Meralco and San Miguel and a collision between...
Rey Nambatac admitted losing sleep over the missed game winner he took against Converge last game and he was just glad to finally atone himself with a stellar performance in Rain or Shine’s much-needed win over Blackwater. Rey Nambatac (PBA Images) The Elasto Painters star finally had his...
Justin Arana made the go-ahead basket as Converge climbed back from a 17-point hole to frustrate Rain or Shine, 102-101, and extend its winning streak to seven in the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, Nov. 13. Converge big man Justin Arana makes the go-ahead...
Myles Powell made sure to prove his worth when the Bay Area coaches chose him as the team's import the rest of the season. Myles Powell announces his return in an emphatic fashion, sizzling with 50 points built on 11 triples for Bay Area (PBA Images) The 6-foot-1 combo guard announced his return in...
Rain or Shine leaned on the big plays from import Steve Taylor Jr. down the stretch to escape NorthPort, 76-75, in a cardiac finish in the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Friday, Nov. 4. Steve Taylor Jr. (PBA Images) The Elasto Painters reinforcement shone on both...
Encho Serrano showed nerves of steel as Phoenix repelled Rain or Shine, 92-83, to soar to its fourth straight win in the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Encho Serrano (PBA Images) The Fuel Masters continued to blaze as they rode a scintillating...
