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TNT, Heading to quarters after rout of NLEX
TNT Tropang Giga secured a spot in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup quarterfinals after a dominant 119-100 victory over NLEX Road Warriors.
Jordan Heading led TNT with a career-high 32 points, complemented by five rebounds and four assists, ending TNT's two-game losing streak.
The win improved TNT's record to 6-3, tying them with Converge and Magnolia in the standings and boosting their chances for a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals.
Coach Chot Reyes emphasized the team's objective to play a complete game for the full 48 minutes.
TNT's prolific three-point shooting was a key factor, contrasting with NLEX's struggles from beyond the arc.
Calvin Oftana contributed 19 points, while Rey Nambatac added 15 points.
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The TNT Tropang 5G secured a quarterfinal berth in the PBA Philippine Cup by defeating the NLEX Road Warriors 119-100, snapping a two-game losing streak.
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Calvin Oftana led TNT Tropang Giga with a conference-high 25 points, including six 3-pointers, in their dominant 113-96 victory over the Blackwater Bossing in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
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