PBA: Andrei Caracut explodes as Rain or Shine ousts San Miguel to reach 5th straight semis 

Andrei Caracut played inspired basketball, helping Rain or Shine end its long playoff curse against San Miguel with a 113-104 win in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup quarterfinals on Friday at the Ynares Center Antipolo.

Caracut dropped six triples and the dagger four-pointer to finish with 29 points laced with six rebounds, five assists, and a steal as the Elasto Painters ended their four-game playoff drought against the Beermen.

The last time Rain or Shine defeated San Miguel in a playoff series was in 2016 — a run that eventually ended up with the franchise capturing that season’s Commissioner’s Cup title.

Rain or Shine also cruised to its fifth straight semifinals as the Elasto Painters now await their opponent between Barangay Ginebra and Phoenix.

Scores:

Rain or Shine 113 – Caracut 29, Tiongson 23, Johnson 23, Nocum 18, Asistio 6, Clarito 6, Malonzo 4, Mamuyac 2, Santillan 2, Villegas 0, Manaytay 0.

San Miguel 104 – Boatwright 24, Perz 19, Trollano 14, Fajardo 12, Cruz 12, Rosales 10, Ross 7, Lassiter 3, Tautuaa 3, Brondial 0.

Quarters: 27-27, 57-56, 83-83, 113-104.

—JKC, GMA News