Though already assured of a playoff berth, expect the TNT Tropang Giga to go all out in their final elimination round game against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.
The TNT Tropang Giga look to secure a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals as they face the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters on Friday, Jan. 31, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.
Match starts at 7:30 p.m.
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At 8-3, TNT controls its destiny—a win locks up the No. 2 seed and a crucial playoff bonus.
However, even if they lose, they could still end up with the same standing, provided Magnolia beats Meralco in the earlier game, leading to a three-way tie with Converge and Ginebra. Thanks to their superior quotient, the Tropang Giga will still hold onto the second seed in that scenario.
TNT has been one of the league’s hottest teams, winning eight of their last nine games, with Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, RR Pogoy, Calvin Oftana, and Jayson Castro leading the charge.
They will need to be sharp against a Rain or Shine squad fighting for its own playoff positioning.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]