The TNT Tropang Giga will do whatever it takes to wrest the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup trophy against the Brgy. Ginebra Gin Kings.
TNT aims to finish off Brgy. Ginebra in the deciding Game 7 of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup Finals on Friday, March 28.
Match is at 7:30 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.
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The Tropang Giga forced the sudden death with an 87-83 victory in Game 6, fueled by a dominant performance from Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and clutch plays from Poy Erram in the fourth quarter.
Hollis-Jefferson led the way with 29 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and three steals, while Poy Erram scored 10 of his 14 points in the final canto.
Rey Nambatac also provided a crucial boost with his 23 points, five rebounds, one assist and three steals.
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With momentum on their side, the Tropang Giga now have a shot at adding up to its trophy hauls when if faces Ginebra in the championship stage, having bested the Gin Kings in both the Season 47 and Season 49 editions of the Governors’ Cup.
TNT knows the Gin Kings would not go down easily. But with a history of closing out big games, the Tropang Giga are ready to seize the moment and claim its spot at the summit.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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