Painters stun Texters
by Waylon Galvez
Source: Manila Bulletin | November 1, 2008
Rain or Shine blew a 21-point lead late in the third period but survived a late charge by Talk 'N Text to score an upset 104-96 win in the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup last night at the Araneta Coliseum.
Rookies provide luster in Painters' fourth win
by Nelson Beltran
Source: The Philippine Star | November 1, 2008
Rain or Shine's celebrated freshmen showed up their Talk n Text counterparts in their keenly awaited showdown, leading the Elasto Painters to a decisive 104-96 win over the Tropang Texters in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum last night.
Which TNT team will show up against Elasto Painters?
by Noli Cortez
Source: Malaya Online Edition | October 31, 2008
Talk N Text coach Chot Reyes is as baffled as every one else by his team.
Ranged against previously unbeaten Alaska, the Tropang Texters emerged victorious, only to fall to a lowly-regarded team like Red Bull.
Tigers down Painters
by Noli Cortez
Source: Malaya Online Edition | October 27, 2008
The wait for a first-ever win did not have to be long for Kenneth Duremdes after all.
Not with a supposedly injured Asi Taulava coming up with a monster game, Alex Cabagnot going near perfect and John Arigo redeeming himself from a costly miscue the last time out.
Rain or Shine collides with Coke
by Waylon Galvez
Source: Manila Bulletin | October 26, 2008
It will be youth against experience when Rain or Shine collides with Coca-Cola in the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup today at the Araneta Coliseum.
Painters outlast Giants in overtime
Source: The Philippine Star | October 24, 2008
Rain or Shine started sluggishly but finished strong, topping Purefoods, 88-84, in overtime in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Olivares Sports Center in Parañaque yesterday.
Painters regain winning touch
by Waylon Galvez
Source: Manila Bulletin | October 24, 2008
Rain or Shine snapped out of a two-game skid in the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup last night as it hammered an 88-84 overtime win over Purefoods at the Olivarez College Gym in Paranaque City.
Purefoods, Rain or Shine aim to turn PBA misfortunes around
Source: GMANews.TV | October 23, 2008
Purefoods and Rain or Shine clash in Thursday's lone encounter at the Olivares College gym in Paranaque at 6 pm, both looking to arrest their respective losing streaks responsible for their free-fall at the bottom half of the standings.
Miller tows Aces past Painters
by Cedelf P. Tupas
Source: INQUIRER.net | October 20, 2008
Alaska's Willie Miller taught a young Rain or Shine team a lesson in closing out games Sunday night as the veteran guard provided the late scoring punch to propel the Aces past the Elasto Painters, 91-84, in the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
San Mig stops 'Rain'
by Waylon Galvez
Source: Manila Bulletin | October 16, 2008
Title-favorite San Miguel Beer survived a late charge by Rain or Shine behind the long bombs of Lordy Tugade to score an 89-82 win for its second straight victory in the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup last night at the Araneta Coliseum.
Team Standings
| TEAM | W | L | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 8 | 3 | .73 |
| San Miguel | 7 | 4 | .64 |
| Sta. Lucia | 6 | 4 | .60 |
| Rain or Shine | 6 | 5 | .55 |
| Air21 | 5 | 5 | .50 |
| Talk N Text | 5 | 5 | .50 |
| Purefoods | 5 | 6 | .45 |
| Brgy. Ginebra | 4 | 6 | .40 |
| Coca-Cola | 3 | 7 | .30 |
| Red Bull | 3 | 7 | .30 |