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NO STOPPING TNT: Tropang Giga trip E-Painters, bag Finals ticket
The TNT Tropang Giga secured the first ticket to the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals by defeating the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 97-92 in Game 5.
TNT overcame a double-digit deficit in the third quarter to win the series 4-1 and reach their second consecutive championship series.
Import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led TNT with 42 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, 11 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks.
Calvin Oftana and Rey Nambatac added 12 points each for TNT.
Rain or Shine had a 13-point lead in the third quarter, but TNT mounted a comeback with a 20-8 run to end the quarter, and a decisive 10-1 run in the fourth secured their victory.
The Tropang Giga will face the winner between Barangay Ginebra and NorthPort in the finals starting March 14.
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TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led his team to a 97-92 victory over Rain or Shine in Game 5, securing their first Finals ticket in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup.
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