A Basketball Standpoint: What has Rain or Shine been doing right this conference?

There is a saying that the early bird catches the worm and ROS, amongst the other teams left for contention in the finals has their faith in their hands having 2 more games left as of this writing. There is no surprise to what they had pull through this conference, what have they done right?

JAMELLE CORNLEY coming in early
The ROS Import has been with them since early May, enough to gain enough familiarity with the team in the short tournament like the Governors Cup. Probably the #1 contender for the Best Player of the Conference Award, Jamelle is here to steer ROS to it's first finals appearance or probably, their first championship.

ANGAS ng TONDO Paul Lee and his Rookie of the Year -like Performance
The Season Awards may not be in but for me, Paul Lee is the perfect fit for Rookie of the Year. He blended well with his ROS counterparts who are seasoned veterans in the league as well as the players had treated Paul not just as a rookie but a veteran by trusting him in making plays and becoming the floor general of the team.

Extra-Rice Brothers of Destruction improved 3-pt shooting.
Rain or Shine's Extra-Rice Brothers of Destruction Beau Belga and J.R. Quinahan has definitely improved their three-point shooting and when they start catching fire, they shoot lights out so beware of the two.

Yeng Guiao's vast coaching experience
Early preparation allowed ROS Coach Yeng Guiao to prepare his wards for the Governors Cup, coming off a dismal Commissioner's Cup with a 3-6 standing, he has continuously molded the game of his players by letting them know their roles off the court.

Players letting one another SHINE
There is no constant game hero for ROS, some games it can be Norwood, Arana, Lee or even the likes of Belga who had been shooting lights out. They know who is hot when they see it and since the team is a mixture of veteran, young guns, role players and stars, they give each other an opportunity to shine.

How far can the Elasto Painters go this 2012 Governors Cup? It is us to wait and see ;)

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