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Oftana, Pogoy join hands as TNT moves a win away from Finals return
TNT Tropang Giga secured a crucial 93-85 victory over Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in Game 4 of their PBA Commissioner's Cup semifinals series, giving them a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Calvin Oftana led the Tropang Giga with 26 points, while RR Pogoy contributed 22 markers.
Kim Aurin knocked down a crucial three, assisted by Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, to help TNT weather Rain or Shine's challenge.
Hollis-Jefferson added 17 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, and two blocks for TNT.
The Tropang Giga overcame a 44-point output from Rain or Shine import Deon Thompson, who received little support from his local teammates.
TNT, who are now one win away from advancing to the Finals, are also dealing with the season-ending knee injury of Jayson Castro and an incident involving Poy Erram and Glenn Khobuntin.
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