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Old foes TNT, Ginebra collide
Fierce rivals TNT and Barangay Ginebra will face off in an early clash of titans in the PBA's 50th season Philippine Cup on Wednesday, reigniting their storied rivalry.
TNT, carrying the momentum from an opening 93-78 win against Phoenix, aims to set a strong tone early in the conference, despite sitting out key players like Jordan Heading and Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser.
Rey Nambatac scored 22 points in his return from a groin injury, and new acquisition Kevin Ferrer impressed with four triples in his debut for TNT.
Barangay Ginebra, on the other hand, seeks to avoid an 0-2 start after their loss to Magnolia in their season opener.
The upcoming game is a rematch of past season's title confrontations, promising a highly competitive match.
Ginebra's coach Tim Cone acknowledged their challenging early schedule, which includes games against other strong teams.
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Barangay Ginebra San Miguel secured its first win in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup by defeating TNT Tropang 5G, 92-77, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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The TNT Tropang Giga are aiming to finally win the PBA Philippine Cup title in Season 50 after a near-grand slam last season.
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Rey Nambatac made a strong comeback performance with 22 points, six rebounds, and three assists to lead TNT to a 93-78 victory over Phoenix in the PBA Philippine Cup.
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Magnolia Hotshots, led by coach LA Tenorio, are aiming for solo leadership in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup when they face Titan Ultra on Friday.
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