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NLEX keeps the faith against powerhouse TNT
The NLEX Road Warriors defeated the TNT Tropang Giga, 93-90, in Game 2 of the PBA Governors' Cup quarterfinals, leveling the series at 1-1.
The game featured a thrilling finish where Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was fouled on a four-point attempt with seconds left, but he missed two of his free throws.
Javee Mocon then committed a loose ball foul on Hollis-Jefferson, allowing Mocon to make one of his free throws to seal the win for NLEX.
DeQuan Jones led NLEX with 38 points, 22 of which were scored in the second half, including five straight points that regained the lead for his team.
Import DeQuan Jones also added 12 rebounds, while Robert Bolick contributed 16 points and five assists for NLEX.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had a double-double with 22 points and 22 rebounds for TNT.
Jayson Castro contributed 19 points for TNT.
The series continues with Game 3 on Sunday, September 29, at the Ynares Center-Antipolo.
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