The Rain or Shine Elastopainters won a thrilling nail-biter against the Meralco Bolts, 96-95, in PBA on Tour action on October 11, 2025. A last-second defensive stand secured the victory for Rain or Shine in a game that came down to the final possession. The match was a classic back-and-forth battle, with both teams holding leads in the fourth quarter. Meralco appeared to have seized momentum with a late three-pointer to go ahead by one, but Rain or Shine answered immediately with a driving layup. On the final play, Meralco managed to get a good look at a game-winning shot, but it rimmed out as the buzzer sounded. The Elastopainters' balanced scoring, with multiple players in double figures, was key to weathering Meralco's runs. The dramatic win provided a massive boost for Rain or Shine's campaign, while Meralco suffered a heartbreaking defeat. The Rain or Shine coach celebrated his team's resilience, and the Meralco coach praised the effort but stressed the need to finish close games.