![Scottie Thompson during Barangay Ginebra’s semifinal matchup against Rain or Shine at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image93-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra survived another tense finish against Rain or Shine as the Gin Kings pulled away late behind Scottie Thompson and Stephen Holt to take a 2-1 lead in their PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinal series.
![Andrei Caracut delivers a huge offensive performance for the Elasto Painters [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image181-400x200.jpg)
Andrei Caracut erupted for a playoff career-high 29 points as Rain or Shine unleashed a deadly perimeter attack to eliminate San Miguel Beer and advance to the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals.
![Jaylen Johnson powers Elasto Painters to 9-3 finish. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image123-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine overwhelmed Titan Ultra with a dominant second-half surge to secure a 142-131 victory and finish the PBA Commissioner’s Cup eliminations at 9-3.
![Justin Brownlee powers Ginebra with a 40-point performance vs Rain or Shine. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/679575759_1009116014880063_2016228902469133298_n-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra powered past Rain or Shine in a dominant bounce-back win that strengthened its PBA Commissioner’s Cup top-four push behind a massive Justin Brownlee performance.
![Robert Bolick leads NLEX second-half comeback as they erase a 14-point deficit against Rain or Shine in a crucial PBA Commissioner’s Cup matchup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PBA-Image18-400x200.jpg)
Robert Bolick’s explosive second-half takeover and JB Bahio’s clutch winner powered NLEX past Rain or Shine, creating a dramatic tie atop the PBA Commissioner’s Cup standings.
![Gian Mamuyac drives to the basket during Rain or Shine’s win over Magnolia in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PBA-Image11-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine leaned on a strong second-half surge led by Gian Mamuyac to defeat Magnolia, 91-82, and stay on top of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup standings.
![Tyler Tio drives against Rain or Shine defenders [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/677216031_1527255218964937_6745130219189088207_n-400x200.jpg)
Phoenix Super LPG erased an 18-point deficit to shock Rain or Shine, 87-83, snapping the Elasto Painters’ unbeaten run in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup.
![Anton Asistio leads Elasto Painters with hot shooting performance. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PBA-IMAGES176-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine caught fire from deep, tying a PBA record with 23 long-range conversions to extend its winning streak.
![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.