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TNT weathers Meralco fightback, wins third straight
TNT narrowly defeated sister team Meralco, 101-99, to win their third consecutive game in the PBA Commissioner's Cup.
Despite squandering a 23-point lead in the first half, TNT secured the victory with clutch free throws from import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson with 10 seconds remaining.
Akil Mitchell led Meralco with 24 points, but his team fell short after Cliff Hodge missed a potential game-tying three-pointer at the buzzer.
Hollis-Jefferson finished with 24 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, two steals, and two blocks, playing through foul trouble.
Calvin Oftana also scored 24 points for TNT, with Rey Nambatac adding 15 and Poy Erram contributing 12.
The win improved TNT's record to 3-2, while Meralco's record dropped to 4-3.
TNT head coach Chot Reyes acknowledged Meralco's capability to rally and cited foul trouble as a factor in their struggle.
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