Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)

Rain or Shine boosted their top 4 hopes with win #6, downing eliminated Terrafirma 94-85.

The Elasto Painters improved to 6-3, gaining a share of the No. 4 spot with Ginebra in the standings.

“Nung una kasi, we were just trying to get to six wins. Now, we’ve got to six wins. Now, we’re trying to get to eight wins,” said Elasto Painters head coach Yeng Guiao

“Eight wins gets you twice-to-beat. No doubt about that sa kuwenta namin.” he added

June Mar Fajardo of San Miguel had 17 points and 13 rebounds and 6 others scored at least 11 in SMB's 115-78 thumping of listless Blackwater Bossing.

The Beermen (6-2) have won their last 3 games, all in dominant fashion (31.67 winning average) to remain within striking distance of the leaders. Blackwater has lost 5 straight (1-7 overall)

Japeth Aguilar hit a 2-point jumper with just one second remaining to lift Barangay Ginebra to a tough 101-99 win over Blackwater Bossing. Aguilar finished with 22 points and 6 rebounds to lead Ginebra. Scottie Thompson added 18 points and 10 assists. Troy Rosario also finished with 18.

Sedrick Barefield scored 32 points and RK Ilagan 24 to lead Blackwater.

Chris Newsome had 19 points (8/15 FG shooting), 7 rebounds and 4 steals as the Meralco Bolts got back in the win column handing Blackwater Bossing a 103-85 defeat.

The San Miguel Beermen showed no mercy, beating Terrafirma Dyip by 39 points. Seven players, led by CJ Perez and Moala Tautuaa with 17 points each, scored in double figures for SMB. Rodney Brondial also had a monster game for SMB, scoring 16 points and grabbing 22 rebounds. Terrafirma's big-time struggles continue as they've lost six straight games, all by at least 20 points.