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Heroes aplenty as TNT downs Rain or Shine; Meralco back on track with Blackwater rout
TNT secured its fourth consecutive win in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup by defeating Rain or Shine, 111-103, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
The Tropang Giga overcame a 14-point deficit in the first half and extended their winning streak after a 0-3 start to the conference.
RR Pogoy led TNT with 35 points, Poy Erram set a new career-high with 31 points, and Calvin Oftana contributed 28 points.
Rain or Shine played without Rey Nambatac, who is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks due to a groin injury.
Andrei Caracut scored 20 points for Rain or Shine, including 11 in the fourth quarter.
TNT, now with a 4-3 record, will face the NorthPort Batang Pier on May 30.
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