Rain or Shine’s Adrian Nocum throughout Sport 2 of the PBA semifinals towards TNT.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines—Rain or Shine Adrian Nocum didn’t have numerous explanations after the Elasto Painters’ heartbreaking loss to TNT in Sport 2 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Friday night time.
A dejected Nocum provided no excuses after the 113-105 time beyond regulation defeat that put Rain or Shine right into a 0-2 gap within the best-of-seven affair.
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ARRRAY KO 🤕
Adrian Nocum’s supposed game-winner… besides it wasn’t counted as time ran out earlier than he let the ball go.
TNT at the moment leads the Elasto Painters, 104-101, with 2:56 left in OT. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/tbo0hfro5m
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) June 27, 2025
“Possibly it wasn’t only for us,” stated Nocum at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
“We had so many probabilities however that’s what occurred. Like I’ve been saying, all of those have a goal. We’ll simply preserve working. [This] collection isn’t over and we nonetheless have an opportunity.”
Nocum left all of it on the ground for Rain or Shine with 27 factors, seven rebounds and three assists.
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The previous Mapua star had a golden alternative to win it for the Painters on the finish of regulation however his last-second tip-in got here only a tad bit late and the Tropang 5G–led by Calvin Oftana–prevailed in additional session.
“Hopefully, this continues however I nonetheless have some dangerous pictures that I shouldn’t take so I’ll watch movie and see how I can enhance,” stated Nocum, who regained his contact after a 13-point outing in Sport 1, stated.
Nocum and the Elasto Painters look to keep away from a 0-3 collection deficit on Sunday in Sport 3 at Araneta Coliseum.
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