Published May 24, 2026 10:15pm + Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Barangay Ginebra San Miguel overcame Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 103-98, to take a 2-1 series lead in Game 3 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.Rain or Shine import Jaylen Johnson drilled a four-point shot with 14 seconds left to cut the deficit to 101-98, but a foul by Jhonard Clarito sent Stephen Holt to the free-throw line, where he knocked down two charities to seal the win.Despite Rain or Shine’s late fourth-quarter rally, Barangay Ginebra dominated the third period, outscoring the Elasto Painters, 29-12, to build a 77-68 cushion heading into the final frame.Rain or Shine held a 56-48 lead at halftime.Scottie Thompson led Ginebra with 25 points, seven rebounds, three steals, two assists, and one block, while import Justin Brownlee posted 24 points, nine assists, eight rebounds, one steal, and one block. RJ Abarrientos added 17 points, while Holt chipped in 11.Johnson finished with 23 points, 21 rebounds, eight assists, and one block for Rain or Shine, while Caelan Tiongson scored 23 points on seven triples. Adrian Nocum contributed 17 points, while Andrei Caracut had 15 points, including five triples — all coming in the first quarter.—JKC, GMA News
PBA: Barangay Ginebra overcomes Rain or Shine for semis series lead
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel overcame Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 103-98, to take a 2-1 series lead in Game 3 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.











