MANILA, PHILIPPINES — TNT Tropang Giga was no-nonsense in its pursuit to eliminate Phoenix Super LPG Wednesday with a recorded score of 132-105.
The TNT is preparing to battle against any opponent in the Semifinals of the PBA Governor’s Cup in the final four.
“I like it, I like it so much,” said court icon Jojo Lastismosa when the coach was asked about his impression after his team’s strong performance.
He acknowledged, however, that the near future battles with other formidable teams could be challenging and that they are prepared to give it their best shot.
“I think we just need to play our game,” Lastimosa remarked on TNT’s offense which is highest in the league with 118.5 points. “I think our offense is natural. When you see us (play), we’re not running any sets. They’re just playing.”
He also said he was aware that Meralco and Magnolia kept their challengers down with less than 100 points but that TNT is ready to face them head-on.
TNT Tropang Giga – Score Highlights
Though Roger Pogoy, Jayson Castro, and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson contributed the usual numbers in the game, it was Glenn Khobuntin who became the game’s best weapon for the Tropang Giga. Khobuntin, who was described as an “Unsung hero,” triggered the start of the winning streak, had 19 points, and shot 5-of-10 from threes.
Pogoy added 25 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, and four steals, while Castro had 20 points, and Hollis-Jefferson got 18 points and ten rebounds.
All in all, Hollis-Jefferson, a former NBA player, made 18 points, 12 rebounds, ten assists, and four steals. Castro scored 17 of his 20 points in the first half while Pogoy made an impressive 25 points with 11 rebounds, seven assists, and four steals, a spread of 12 points which included a final lay-up clinching TNT’s win in the remaining six minutes with the widest gap 122-94.
Calvin Oftana put in 15 points, seven rebounds, and two steals, while Mikey Williams added 14 points and seven assists.
Followers of the Governor’s Cup await more thrilling court matches. – WhatALife!/Anthony
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