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PBA: Rey Nambatac’s heroics keep TNT on top
Rey Nambatac of TNT Tropang Giga was named the PBA Press Corps Player of the Week for his crucial performance in their overtime victory against Meralco.
Nambatac edged out San Miguel Beer's June Mar Fajardo and Juami Tiongson, Barangay Ginebra's Japeth Aguilar and Stephen Holt, and Rain or Shine's Santi Santillan for the award.
He scored 22 points, including the game-winning jumper with 0.9 seconds left in overtime, to seal a 100-98 victory over Meralco.
His performance was key in TNT's comeback from a 23-point deficit.
This win allowed TNT to maintain their hold on the top spot in the PBA Philippine Cup standings with a 4-1 record, tied with Magnolia and Rain or Shine as of posting time.
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