TNT leads series 3-2 despite Game 5 loss

Updated Fri, July 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM Published Wed, July 2, 2025 at 9:59 PM

TNT Tropang Giga still leads the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals series against Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 3-2, despite losing Game 5 with a score of 113-97.

Rain or Shine capitalized on TNT's depleted lineup, with Gian Mamuyac scoring a team-high 22 points, including 16 in the first quarter.

The Elasto Painters dominated TNT in the third quarter, outscoring them 37-12, to force a Game 6.

TNT was missing key players Roger Pogoy (hamstring), Kelly Williams (ankle), Jayson Castro, and Rey Nambatac due to injuries, and head coach Chot Reyes served a one-game suspension.

Despite the loss, TNT remains one win away from the PBA Finals.

Rain or Shine's coach Yeng Guiao described the series as a "game of attrition" and believes his team's deeper rotation is an advantage heading into Game 6.

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