Hollis-Jefferson powers TNT past NLEX in PBA quarterfinals opener

Updated Wed, September 25, 2024 at 8:24 PM Published Wed, September 25, 2024 at 8:01 PM

TNT Tropang Giga, led by import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, secured a 107-102 victory over NLEX Road Warriors in Game 1 of their PBA Governors' Cup quarterfinals series.

Hollis-Jefferson delivered a dominant performance with 45 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and three steals, playing through ailments that included a swollen ankle and a busted lip for Oftana.

Calvin Oftana provided timely contributions, scoring eight points in the final four minutes, including a three-pointer that extended TNT's lead.

TNT overcame a slow start, trailing by as many as 13 points in the first half, before Hollis-Jefferson's explosive third quarter shifted the momentum.

NLEX was led by import DeQuan Jones, who finished with 38 points and 12 rebounds, while Robert Bolick was held to 10 points.

Game 2 of the series is set for Friday in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

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