TNT books PBA semis ticket after beating Hong Kong Eastern

Updated Thu, February 6, 2025 at 11:10 PM Published Thu, February 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM

TNT Tropang Giga secured a semifinals berth in the PBA Commissioner's Cup after defeating guest team Hong Kong Eastern, 109-93, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Jayson Castro displayed vintage form, scoring 13 of his 16 points in the third quarter to fuel TNT's breakaway.

TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led the team with 31 points and 15 rebounds, while Rey Nambatac contributed 18 points.

Poy Erram and Calvin Oftana added 15 and 12 points, respectively, for TNT.

TNT took advantage of Eastern import Cameron Clark sitting out for five minutes after a landing spot infraction.

The Tropang Giga will face the winner between Converge and Rain or Shine in the best-of-seven semifinals.

Converge currently leads their best-of-three series against Rain or Shine, 1-0.

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