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TNT Tropang Giga gun for 2-0 advantage in PBA Governors’ Cup Finals
TNT Tropang Giga secured a commanding 104-88 victory over Ginebra in Game 1 of the PBA Governors' Cup Finals, showcasing strong defense and late-game composure.
Veteran player Jayson Castro was instrumental in TNT's win, demonstrating his experience and clutch performance.
Castro, 38, poured in 12 of his 14 points in the third quarter, helping TNT create separation from Ginebra.
He took his Ginebra defender, rookie RJ Abarrientos, to school with his moves in a crucial stretch.
Poy Erram also delivered an outstanding performance with 15 points, shooting perfectly from the field in 23 minutes.
Coach Chot Reyes lauded Erram's dedication to recovery and his continued presence in practices, highlighting his mental toughness.
TNT now leads the best-of-seven series, 1-0, and will aim for a 2-0 advantage in Game 2 on Wednesday.
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TNT secured a 1-0 lead in the PBA Governors' Cup finals with a dominant 104-88 victory over Barangay Ginebra in Game 1 at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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Barangay Ginebra San Miguel secured their first win in the PBA Governors' Cup Finals, defeating TNT Tropang Giga 85-73 in Game 3 to narrow the best-of-seven series deficit to 2-1.
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Despite holding a commanding 2-0 lead in the PBA Governors' Cup Finals against Ginebra, the TNT Tropang Giga are focused on a game-by-game approach and not on complacency.
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Barangay Ginebra tied the PBA Governors' Cup Finals series at 2-2 with a 106-92 victory over TNT in Game 4.
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Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone admitted that his team felt “embarrassed” after absorbing a dominant 104-88 loss to TNT in Game 1 of the PBA Governors' Cup Finals.
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