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PBA: Tropang Giga rout ElastoPainters to move closer to Finals
Defending champions TNT Tropang Giga defeated Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 108-91, to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their PBA Governors' Cup best-of-seven semifinals series.
TNT overcame a halftime deficit and a slim 47-44 lead, dominating the third quarter with a 38-21 scoring run.
Calvin Oftana and Rey Nambatac combined for 25 points in the pivotal third quarter, with Oftana scoring all 18 of his points in the second half and tying his career-high of 14 rebounds.
Nambatac added 17 points, with 11 of those scored in the third quarter, along with six rebounds and four assists.
Import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson contributed 23 points, eight rebounds, and two assists for the Tropang Giga.
TNT established a commanding 91-65 lead in the fourth quarter, which proved sufficient to secure the victory.
Game 3 of the semifinals series is scheduled for Sunday.
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