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TNT tremendous import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson sinks the game-winning free throws because the Tropang Giga survive a gutsy comeback by the Meralco Bolts from 23 factors down within the PBA Commissioner’s Cup
MANILA, Philippines – Rondae Hollis-Jefferson saved the day for the TNT Tropang Giga as they averted a large collapse and escaped the Meralco Bolts with a 101-99 win within the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on the PhilSports Enviornment on Tuesday, January 7.
Hollis-Jefferson scored 6 of the Tropang Giga’s final 9 factors, together with the game-winning free throws with 10 seconds left, because the Bolts failed to reply within the closing possession, falling brief on their gutsy comeback from as many as 23 factors down.
The TNT tremendous import Hollis-Jefferson completed with an all-around sport of 24 factors, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, and a pair of blocks, whereas Calvin Oftana additionally equipped 24 markers because the Tropang Giga stretched their successful streak to 3 video games for a 3-2 slate.
“To begin with, we anticipated it. We had no illusions that it was going to be a straightforward sport. Even after we had been up by 20, we knew Meralco had the potential to come back again,” mentioned TNT head coach Chot Reyes of Meralco’s fightback.
“Ultimately, we had been in a position to quiet down and never panic even after they grabbed the lead. We simply stayed inside ourselves and in the long run, the gamers made large performs,” he added.
Regardless of coming off a protracted break, TNT, which final performed on December 19, confirmed no indicators of rust because it shortly constructed a 44-21 lead over Meralco halfway by the second quarter.
Nonetheless main by 22 factors early within the third body, 66-44, the Tropang Giga noticed their double-digit cushion chip away because the Bolts went on a livid 18-0 run to tug again inside simply 4 factors on the 2:48 mark of the quarter, 62-66.
TNT managed to carry its lead again once more to 13 factors with 9:02 to play within the fourth, 85-72, earlier than Meralco as soon as once more unleashed one other large rally, even stealing the lead from the Tropang Giga, 90-89, with 4:09 left.
After Hollis-Jefferson took over late, the Bolts nonetheless had a possibility to win all of it, however Cliff Hodge failed to attach on his potential game-winning trey with solely 3 seconds left.
Regardless of going 8-of-24 from the sphere, import Akil Mitchell nonetheless topped Meralco’s scoring column with 24 factors, to go together with 18 rebounds and seven assists.
Chris Newsome supplied help with 19 factors and eight assists for the Bolts, who dropped to a 4-3 report.
The Scores
TNT 101 – Hollis-Jefferson 24, Oftana 24, Nambatac 15, Pogoy 12, Castro 7, Erram 6, Galinato 5, Aurin 5, Khobuntin 3, Razon 0, Varilla 0.
Meralco 99 – Mitchell 24, Newsome 19, Banchero 14, Quinto 12, Black 8, Hodge 6, Rios 5, Bates 4, Almazan 4, Cansino 3, Caram 0.
Quarters: 27-17, 52-35, 79-68, 101-99.
– Rappler.com
