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PBA Finals: TNT fights to stay alive, SMB looks to close it out
The TNT Tropang 5G defeated the San Miguel Beermen 86-78 in Game 5 of the PBA Philippine Cup finals, extending the series to 3-2 and staving off elimination.
Despite missing key players Poy Erram (hamstring) and Simon Enciso (fractured orbital bone), TNT showed resilience to survive.
San Miguel, who are on the cusp of their 30th title, are looking for a quick turnaround to close out the series in Game 6.
Almond Vosotros, who had 11 points including five in the fourth quarter, stated that coach Chot Reyes encourages them to "keep fighting as long as we still have a chance."
Vosotros's two-month contract expires on Monday, after receiving his final payout recently.
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The TNT Tropang Giga, also known as Tropang 5G, forced a Game 6 in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals by defeating the San Miguel Beermen 86-78 in Game 5.
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TNT Tropang Giga head coach Chot Reyes is urging his team to remain resilient amidst significant injury setbacks in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals against the San Miguel Beermen.
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TNT faces a critical Game 4 in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals against San Miguel Beer, needing to win to avoid a 3-1 deficit.
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San Miguel Beer took a 2-1 lead in the PBA Philippine Cup finals series against TNT after winning Game 3 with a late 18-5 run.
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San Miguel Beer defeated TNT, 105-91, in Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
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