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Tropang 5G overcome Hotshots to enter semis
The TNT Tropang 5G have advanced to the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals after defeating the Magnolia Hotshots, 80-79, in their quarterfinals matchup.
TNT overcame a twice-to-win disadvantage to eliminate Magnolia, recovering from a 14-point deficit.
RR Pogoy and Calvin Oftana led TNT with 18 points each.
Magnolia had taken a 75-74 lead late in the game after an 8-0 run capped by free throws from Rome dela Rosa.
A layup by Ian Sangalang with 5.8 seconds remaining gave Magnolia a slim 79-78 lead, but TNT ultimately prevailed.
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TNT Tropang Giga avoided elimination in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals by defeating Magnolia, 89-88, forcing a rubber match and keeping their Grand Slam bid alive.
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RR Pogoy ignited a late surge to propel TNT to a thrilling 89-88 victory over Magnolia, keeping their grand slam bid alive in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup quarterfinals.
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The TNT Tropang Giga defeated the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 98-91 in Game 1 of their PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup semifinals series.
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Calvin Oftana scored 39 points, including crucial plays in overtime, to lead TNT to a 113-105 victory over Rain or Shine in Game 2 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals, giving TNT a 2-0 series lead.
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The Magnolia Hotshots secured an 88-83 victory against TNT Tropang Giga on Friday night, earning a twice-to-beat incentive in the PBA Philippine Cup playoffs.
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