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PBA: Rey Nambatac calls game as TNT escapes Meralco in OT encounter
Rey Nambatac hit a game-winning jumper with 0.9 seconds left, lifting TNT to a 100-98 overtime victory against Meralco in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
The Tropang Giga completed a remarkable 23-point comeback after trailing by as much as 46-23 in the second quarter.
Nambatac finished with 22 points, four rebounds, and two assists, while Calvin Oftana led TNT with 24 points.
Chris Newsome forced overtime by hitting a clutch three-pointer in regulation.
Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser and RR Pogoy contributed 14 points each for TNT, with Jio Jalalon adding 10 points, three assists, and three steals.
TNT's victory marked their fourth win in five games, tying them with NLEX at the top of the standings with a 4-1 record.
Newsome led Meralco with 24 points, but the Bolts dropped to 3-4.
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