TNT looks to sustain its opening win in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup Finals as the Tropang Giga turn their attention to Game 2 against Ginebra.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and the TNT Tropang Giga look to build on their momentum and take a commanding 2-0 series lead over Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in Game 2 of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup Finals on Sunday, March 16.
Gametime is set at 7:30 p.m. at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
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Despite losing Jayson Castro to injury in the semifinals, TNT didn’t miss a beat in Game 1, securing a 95-89 win behind a dominant performance from Hollis-Jefferson, who tallied 34 points and 13 rebounds.
The locals also delivered, with RR Pogoy, Calvin Oftana, and Rey Nambatac stepping up to fill the void left by Castro.
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With Ginebra determined to strike back, the Tropang Giga will once again rely on their balanced attack. Expect Oftana, Pogoy, and Nambatac to take on major roles alongside Hollis-Jefferson as TNT aims to tighten its grip on the championship series.
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(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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