The TNT Tropang Giga showed no signs of rust after a lengthy break as they bested the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in Game 1 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup semifinals.
TNT hung tough down the stretch to hold off Rain or Shine, 88-84,
to draw first blood in their best-of-seven semis showdown in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup Wednesday, Feb. 26.
Jayson Castro hit six of his seven triples for 24 points he spiked with four steals and three assists to gain the Player of the Game recognition despite being called for a flagrant foul penalty 1 against Andrei Caracut that caused him to sit out with under 2 minutes left in the match.
The Tropang Giga aim to hike their early series lead when they tangle with the Elasto Painters anew in Game 2 on Friday, Feb. 28, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig.
Match is at 7:30 p.m.