If Game 1 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup semifinals was indication, it appears that the TNT Tropang Giga still have Rain or Shine's number in the playoffs.
After escaping with a tight 88-84 win in Game 1, the TNT Tropang Giga look to take full control of their best-of-seven semifinals series against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in Game 2 of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup Friday at the PhilSports Arena.
Jayson Castro turned back the clock in the series opener, drilling six of seven three-pointers en route to 24 points, proving once again why he remains a clutch playoff performer for TNT.
Import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson struggled with efficiency but still stuffed the stat sheet with 23 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, and four blocks, while Calvin Oftana provided steady scoring with 22 points.
Despite the Game 1 win, TNT knows it can play better. Hollis-Jefferson will look to find his rhythm offensively, while coach Chot Reyes aims to get more production from the rest of the rotation.
With Rain or Shine hungry to even the series, TNT must stay sharp to move one step closer to another Finals appearance.
Tip off is set for 7:30 p.m.
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