PBA: Petron turns back Rain or Shine for a 1-0 semis lead

Elijah Millsap of Petron (light) vs Gabe Norwood of Rain or Shine (dark).

MANILA, Philippines — Petron Blaze continued its winning ways as it beat defending champion Rain or Shine, 91-83, to take Game 1 of their 38th PBA Governors’ Cup best-of-five semifinals series at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Elijah Millsap scored 41 points for the top-seeded Boosters, who hiked their winning run to 10.

Originally posted at 9:14 p.m.