September 27, 2024

PBA Preview: TNT to continue championship defense run against NLEX

PBA Preview: TNT to continue championship defense run against NLEX
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and TNT Tropang Giga flex their championship pedigree against the NLEX Road Warriors in the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup quarterfinals. | Photo c/o PBA

The Talk N Text Tropang Giga will look to push the NLEX Road Warriors to the brink of elimination as they clash in Game 2 of the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup quarterfinals on September 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sta. Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex.

TNT, the defending Governors' Cup champions, took Game 1 in a hard-fought 107-102 victory, with Rondae Hollis-Jefferson leading the charge.

[READ: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, TNT rally past NLEX to gain headstart in PBA quarterfinals]

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Hollis-Jefferson delivered an outstanding performance, pouring in 45 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, dishing out seven assists, and adding three steals to secure the crucial opening win.

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NLEX, however, showed resilience, taking a double-digit lead in the first half before TNT mounted a furious comeback. The Tropang Giga's 32-22 third-quarter run proved pivotal in cutting the deficit and shifting the momentum in their favor.

With TNT aiming to close in on the semifinals and NLEX looking to even the series, Game 2 is set to be another intense battle as the Road Warriors fight to keep their Governors' Cup campaign alive.

[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital team. The summary was generated by AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]

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