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Tropang Giga turns to defense in drawing first blood vs Painters
TNT Tropang Giga secured an 88-84 victory over Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in Game 1 of their PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup semifinals series.
Despite struggling offensively, TNT's defense was crucial, holding Rain or Shine to a mere 19-percent field goal shooting in the fourth quarter and limiting them to below 90 points.
Key defensive plays included a block by JP Erram and back-to-back steals by RR Pogoy, with Rondae Hollis-Jefferson also contributing two blocks in the final period.
Hollis-Jefferson led TNT with 23 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, and four blocks, despite making only eight of his 27 field goal attempts.
Jayson Castro contributed 24 points, with 13 scored in the second half, while Calvin Oftana added 22 points, including 12 in the second quarter.
TNT overturned a 79-81 deficit with a 9-3 closeout in the final minutes to secure the win.
Coach Chot Reyes emphasized that the victory was achieved through defense, particularly against Rain or Shine, the top-scoring team in the quarterfinals.
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