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TNT, Ginebra eye 2-0 semis lead
Defending champion TNT and Barangay Ginebra aim to extend their leads to 2-0 in their respective PBA Governors' Cup semifinal series on Friday.
TNT, after winning Game 1 against Rain or Shine with a score of 90-81, is focused on maintaining their team mindset and defensive intensity.
Import Rondae Hollis Jefferson highlighted the importance of teamwork and having each other's back for TNT to secure another victory.
Coach Chot Reyes has instructed the Tropang Giga to preserve their defensive shape against Rain or Shine's offensive players.
Barangay Ginebra seeks to build on their dominant 122-105 Game 1 victory over San Miguel Beer.
Ginebra head coach Tim Cone stated that they will take advantage of their opponents' fatigue, as reflected in their Game 1 win where imports Justin Brownlee and Stephen Holt scored 33 and 30 points respectively.
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The PBA Governors' Cup semifinals kick off on Wednesday with four teams vying for an early lead in their respective best-of-seven series.
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Defending champions TNT Tropang Giga defeated Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 108-91, to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their PBA Governors' Cup best-of-seven semifinals series.
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The TNT Tropang Giga have advanced to the PBA Governors' Cup semifinals and are using their week-long break to prepare.
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Justin Brownlee and Japeth Aguilar spearheaded Barangay Ginebra to a crucial 99-94 victory over San Miguel in Game 3 of their PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup semifinals series, regaining the series lead at 2-1.
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Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and San Miguel Beermen are tied 1-1 in their PBA Governors' Cup semifinals series after San Miguel won Game 2 in overtime, 131-125.
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