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In a rematch of the Governors’ Cup finals, TNT outlasts Barangay Ginebra to assert its sixth straight win and keep atop the Commissioner’s Cup standings
MANILA, Philippines – TNT not solely prolonged its successful streak within the PBA Commissioner’s Cup but in addition asserted its mastery over Barangay Ginebra.
In a rematch of the Governors’ Cup finals, the Tropang Giga outlasted the Gin Kings, 91-86, to assert their sixth straight win and keep atop the standings on the PhilSports Enviornment on Friday, January 17.
Calvin Oftana and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson took turns as TNT beat Ginebra for the third straight time to hike its league-best report to 6-2.
However the win didn’t come simple for the Tropang Giga because the Gin Kings paraded an upgraded roster that includes newly acquired Troy Rosario and comebacking ahead Jamie Malonzo.
“In quite a lot of methods, Ginebra has so many weapons. We simply mainly have to choose our poison in opposition to them,” stated TNT head coach Chot Reyes.
Oftana completed with 32 factors and seven rebounds, whereas Hollis-Jefferson turned in 25 factors, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, and a pair of steals, together with a pair of free throws that gave the Tropang Giga a commanding 87-75 lead.
Ginebra, although, refused to exit with no battle and unleashed an 11-2 run capped by 6 straight Justin Brownlee factors to get inside 86-89 with underneath 30 seconds remaining.
However Oftana shut the door on the Gin Kings as he coolly sank two free throws to seal the win.
“We had no disillusions, we knew they’d come again,” stated Reyes.
Poy Erram chimed in 10 factors, 6 rebounds, and a pair of blocks for TNT, whereas Jayson Castro put up 9 factors and 6 assists in a sport attended by their former teammate Mikey Williams.
Williams, who led the Tropang Giga to a pair of championships, has not performed for TNT for practically two years on account of a contract dispute.
Brownlee delivered 20 factors, 16 rebounds, and 5 assists to tempo Ginebra, which dropped to seventh place with a 6-4 card.
Stephen Holt had 18 factors and seven rebounds, whereas Rosario tallied 16 factors, 8 rebounds, and a pair of steals in opposition to his former group TNT.
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.
Barangay Ginebra 86 – Brownlee 20, Holt 18, Rosario 16, Thompson 9, Abarrientos 8, J. Aguilar 7, Malonzo 6, Ahanmisi 2.
Quarters: 22-25, 45-46, 68-64, 91-86.
– Rappler.com
