TNT Tropang Giga outlasts Converge FiberXers, notches 4th straight win

Updated Sat, January 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM Published Sat, January 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM

TNT Tropang GIGA secured their fourth consecutive victory in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup, defeating the Converge FiberXers with a final score of 98-96.

The win extended TNT's streak to four games, bringing their record to 4-2 after an initial 0-2 start, while Converge's four-game winning streak was snapped, leaving them with a 6-3 record.

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led TNT with 31 points, including the game-winning fadeaway jumper over Cheick Diallo with 1:07 remaining.

RR Pogoy contributed 22 points with five three-pointers, Rey Nambatac scored 13 points, and Calvin Oftana added 12 points, including a crucial triple that tied the game late.

Converge had led by four points and later by five with back-to-back baskets from Cheick Diallo.

Hollis-Jefferson also made a crucial defensive stop by forcing a 24-second violation on Diallo.

TNT's defense ultimately sealed the win, forcing misses from Jordan Heading and Alec Stockton in the final moments.

TNT head coach Chot Reyes highlighted the team's concern with defending Converge's high shooting percentage and their struggle with Converge's offensive rebounds.

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