TNT Tropang Giga start Governors' Cup title defense with win over NorthPort

Updated Tue, August 20, 2024 at 11:15 PM Published Sun, August 18, 2024 at 9:11 PM

TNT began their PBA Governors' Cup title defense with a 101-95 victory over NorthPort.

TNT super import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led the team with 32 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, and 4 blocks.

Calvin Oftana contributed 15 points, including two-of-two from the four-point area, while Rey Nambatac added 13 points in his debut.

NorthPort import Taylor Jones led his team with a game-high 36 points and 16 rebounds, while Arvin Tolentino scored 23 points.

NorthPort made a late surge, narrowing the gap to four points late in the game, but TNT ultimately secured the win.

The Tropang Giga played without several injured players, including Roger Pogoy and Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser.

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