PBA: Leonard Santillan, ROS chase 2x-to-beat edge vs Magnolia in historic Bahrain game

The PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup features a historic game as Rain or Shine Elasto Painters face the Magnolia Hotshots. This matchup is significant as it is the league's first-ever game held in Bahrain and part of its golden anniversary celebrations.

The game is scheduled for Monday, December 15, at 11:55 p.m. Philippine time, taking place at the Khalifa Sports City Stadium in Bahrain. It marks the second international game of the season.

Rain or Shine, with a 7-2 record, is on the verge of securing a Top 4 finish. A victory over Magnolia would immediately grant them a coveted twice-to-beat advantage in the playoffs.

The team enters the game with momentum from consecutive wins, including a recent 90-84 victory over Converge. Key performances came from Leonard Santillan (16 points, 9 rebounds), Gian Mamuyac (15 points), Andrei Caracut (13 points), and Mike Malonzo (10 points, 10 rebounds).

With playoff positioning and a historic opportunity at stake, Rain or Shine aims to leverage its trademark toughness to secure an upper bracket playoff spot on foreign soil.