Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Calvin Oftana carry TNT Tropang Giga previous rival Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines–TNT contained a late surge from Barangay Ginebra on Friday on the best way to hacking out a 91-86 victory within the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
Calvin Oftana sizzled for 32 factors, nailing a pair of freebies with the six ticks left because the Tropang Giga scored yet one more victory over the group darlings of their first assembly for the reason that two golf equipment’ title showdown within the Governors’ Cup that TNT completed in six video games.
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Rondae Hollis-Jefferson added 27 factors and 13 rebounds to assist will the telco membership to a 6-2 win-loss report and the highest spot within the standings.
Rondae Hollis Jefferson goes up in opposition to Justin Brownlee throughout a PBA Commissioner’s Cup recreation. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
TNT’s win was usual at PhilSports Enviornment in Pasig Metropolis with former estranged ace Mikey Williams in attendance.
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The Gin Kings fielded solely eight males within the contest, with Justin Brownlee ending with 20 factors and 16 rebounds. Stephen Holt and Troy Rosario chipped in 18 and 16, respectively.
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Ginebra sputtered and settled for a 6-4 mark to affix company siblings San Miguel and Magnolia barely throughout the qualifying threshold for the quarterfinals.
TNT can shoot for a seventh-straight triumph when it goes up in opposition to Terrafirma on Wednesday.
Barangay Ginebra, in the meantime, faces fairly a problem in getting again on monitor because it performs Rain or Shine subsequent on the identical day.
The Scores:
TNT 91 – Oftana 32, Hollis-Jefferson 25, Erram 10, Castro 9, Pogoy 6, Razon 3, Aurin 3, Khobuntin 3, Galinato 0, Okay.Williams 0, Heruela 0
GINEBRA 86 – Brownlee 20, Holt 18, Rosario 16, Thompson 9, Abarrientos 8, J.Aguilar 7, Malonzo 6, Ahanmisi 2
Quarterscores: 22-25, 45-46, 68-64, 91-86.
