RoS grabs solo lead

True to the style of play the team has been known for, Rain or Shine banked on a balanced team effort to get the victory.

Reggie Johnson came through with another bullish performance, posting 18 points and 16 rebounds and seven assists.

Rain or Shine's Reggie Johnson is double-teamed by Malcolm White and Stanley Pringle of GlobalPort during their 2018 Honda PBA Commissioner's Cup game on May 20, 2018 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Winston Baltasar

James Yap had 14 points to pace their locals. Maverick Ahanmisi helped out with 13 while Raymond Almazan had 12, 10 of which he scored in the first half. Chris Tiu was the last Elasto Painter in double

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The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters regained the solo lead in the 2018 Honda PBA Commissioner's Cup as they escaped a heated battle with the GlobalPort Batang Pier, 96-90, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last night.

figures, collecting 10 markers while dishing out six assists.

It was a highly physical affair that saw several encounters.

At the 6:48 mark of the fourth quarter, Tiu took an elbow from Malcolm White that caused a bloody lip from the veteran guard. A displeased Tiu tried to go after the GlobalPort import but was restrained by his teammates. He had to sit out significant minutes before returning late in the game.

"I wanted to win the game badly," the veteran guard said about refusing to leave the game for the hospital. "I think it was the best revenge for what [White] did to me."

Tiu said it was one of the worst injuries he's had in his career. He headed to the hospital quickly after the game. —