Gian Mamuyac proud of Rain or Shine taking PBA 2x-to-beat: ‘We deserve this’

Rain or Shine secured a crucial 101-92 victory over Magnolia in Bahrain, clinching the first twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup quarterfinals. This win elevated the Elasto Painters to the top of the standings with an 8-2 record.

Gian Mamuyac was instrumental in the victory, scoring the final two baskets that sealed the game. His decisive up-and-under shot in the last two minutes extended Rain or Shine's lead and left the crowd in awe. Magnolia struggled to respond, especially after key players Jerom Lastimosa and Paul Lee sustained injuries in the first half.

Mamuyac emphasized the team's focused mission in Bahrain, stating they came not for vacation but to earn the twice-to-beat advantage, a goal they successfully accomplished. He expressed pride in the team's effort but noted that the ultimate goal remains winning a championship.

Other key contributors for Rain or Shine included Jhonard Clarito, who posted a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds, and Caelan Tiongson and Adrian Nocum, who added 14 and 13 points respectively. Despite the achievement, Mamuyac stressed that the job is far from finished, with the team aiming to continue their hard work toward a finals appearance and a title.