ROS ousts SMB, forges semis duel with Ginebra

ROS ousts SMB, forges semis duel with Ginebra

ROS ousts SMB, forges semis duel with Ginebra

2026-05-16 17:58:58



Title ROS' Semis Bid Rain or Shine Ousts San Miguel in Thrilling Fas
Fashion

Rain or Shine (ROS) made a stunning statement by defeating the defending ch
champions, San Miguel, 113-104, in their PBA Commissioner's Cup quarterfina
quarterfinal match at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Friday. This victory
victory propelled ROS to the semifinals, setting up a highly anticipated ma
matchup with Ginebra.

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading baskets and p
playing intense defense. However, ROS' Caelan Tiongson set the tone early, 
scoring 13 points in the first quarter to give his team an early lead. The 
Elasto Painters never looked back, riding Tiongson's hot shooting to a 10-p
10-point halftime advantage.

San Miguel refused to back down and mounted a furious comeback in the third
third quarter. They trimmed the deficit to just three points heading into t
the final period, but ROS' Andrei Caracut sealed the win with a crucial thr
three-pointer and some clutch free throws.

The victory was a testament to ROS' grit and determination. We knew it was
was going to be a tough game, said Tiongson. But we stayed focused and pl
played together as a team. The Elasto Painters will now face Ginebra in th
the semifinals, with the best-of-five series set to tip off on May 22.

Key Takeaways

ROS' quarterfinal upset over San Miguel marked their first victory over t
the defending champions since 2018.
Caelan Tiongson's outstanding performance (34 points) and Andrei Caracut'
Caracut's clutch shooting (23 points) were key factors in ROS' win.
The semifinal series between ROS and Ginebra promises to be a thrilling o
one, with both teams boasting strong offenses and stingy defenses.

Conclusion

The PBA Commissioner's Cup has already delivered some unforgettable moments
moments, and the quarterfinals have set the stage for an exciting semifinal
semifinals showdown. With ROS' upset victory over San Miguel, fans can look
look forward to a highly competitive series between the Elasto Painters and
and Ginebra. Will ROS continue their winning streak or will Ginebra prove t
too strong? Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to th
the season!

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