![Throwback to Guiao’s candid pre-finals assessment: “We played with a system, and that was enough.” [photo credit: PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Blue-and-Red-Modern-Sporty-Static-Sports-Quote-Feature-News-Facebook-Post1-400x200.jpg)
Before the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup Finals, Coach Yeng Guiao gave his assessment of his Rain or Shine squad. With no superstars but a disciplined system, he prepared his team to face Talk ‘N Text.
![Chris Newsome attacks the lane during Meralco’s clinching win in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES738-400x200.jpg)
Seventh-seeded Meralco finished a rare comeback from a twice-to-win hole, outlasting Rain or Shine to clinch the final semifinal seat in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
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Meralco leaned on a blistering first half to overpower Rain or Shine and erase the Elasto Painters’ win-once edge in their PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals. The victory sends the matchup to a deciding Game 3 at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
![Robert Bolick drives to the basket in NLEX’s win over Rain or Shine in Antipolo. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PBA-IMAGES154-400x200.jpg)
NLEX rebounded in a big way with a 105-91 win over Rain or Shine at Ynares Center, igniting their PBA Philippine Cup campaign behind Robert Bolick’s strong outing.
![Jordan Heading drives strong to the hoop during his TNT career-best performance in Game 4. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PBA-Images638-400x200.jpg)
TNT shrugged off a growing injury list as Jordan Heading led a 108-92 Game 4 victory over Rain or Shine to move closer to the PBA Philippine Cup finals.
![Roger Pogoy erupts in the fourth quarter to give TNT a crucial Game 1 victory. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images727-400x200.jpg)
Roger Pogoy erupted for 28 points to lead TNT Tropang 5G to a 98-91 win over Rain or Shine, grabbing a 1-0 lead in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.
![Schonny Winston puts on a second-half show to seal the game for the FiberXers. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images818-400x200.jpg)
Converge turned up the heat in the second half behind standout performances from Schonny Winston and Alec Stockton to dispatch Rain or Shine, 107-97, and claim their third straight win in the PBA Philippine Cup.
![Xyrus Torres in action for NLEX at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images132-400x200.jpg)
Rookie Xyrus Torres and veteran Robert Bolick led the NLEX Road Warriors to a dominant 109-95 win over Rain or Shine, bouncing back strong in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.