TNT closed in on the completion of its title retention bid with a crucial Game 5 win over Ginebra in the best-of-seven PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup Finals.
TNT is one win away from defending its PBA Governors' Cup crown after demolishing Ginebra in Game 5, 99-72, in front of 12,727 spectators at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
Despite losing their 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, the Tropang Giga found their groove once more en route to a wire-to-wire victory against the Gin Kings.
Calvin Oftana continued his stellar Finals performances with 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting from the field that went along with eight rebounds and two assists, enough to be recognized as Player of the Game.
TNT will look to close the series out and secure its 10thtitle on Friday, Nov. 8, in the same venue.
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