TNT managed just 70 points in Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals, including an all-time low of just four points in the second quarter.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and the TNT Tropang Giga seek to bounce back and reclaim the series lead as they take on Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in Game 3 of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup Finals on Wednesday, March 19.
Gametime is set at 7:30 p.m. at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.
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Coming off a heartbreaking 71-70 loss in Game 2, TNT is eager to move past an abysmal second quarter where the team managed just four points—a new all-time low in PBA Finals history according to PBA chief statistician Fidel Mangonon.
RR Pogoy, who shone in the Game 1 victory, struggled early but erupted in the fourth to keep TNT in contention.
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However, Hollis-Jefferson’s potential game-winner was denied by the stifling defense of Stephen Holt and Scottie Thompson, sealing the TNT loss.
Now back to square one at 1-1, the Tropang Giga must find their rhythm early and avoid another scoring drought if they want to regain control of the series.
Expect Hollis-Jefferson, Pogoy, and Calvin Oftana to take charge as TNT looks to reclaim momentum in the best-of-seven series.
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(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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