The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters aim to return to the win column after a painful defeat against the NLEX Road Warriors on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
The E-Painters squandered a 14-point lead as the Road Warriors erased their advantage and handed them their second loss in 10 games this conference.
Their bounce-back plan faces a tough challenge as they take on the crowd-favorite Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Rain or Shine vs Ginebra main game tips off at 7:30 PM.
Rain or Shine will rely on import Jaylen Johnson, supported by key locals Gian Mamuyac, Jhonard Clarito, Adrian Nocum, Beau Belga, and Luis Villegas.
Ginebra will lean on import Justin Brownlee and locals RJ Abarrientos, Scottie Thompson, Japeth Aguilar, Troy Rosario, and Stephen Holt.
In the first game at 5:15 PM, the Meralco Bolts will try to improve their quarterfinal positioning against the eliminated Blackwater Bossing.
