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PBA: ‘Calm’ Rondae Hollis-Jefferson leads TNT to another Finals
TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led his team to a 97-92 victory over Rain or Shine in Game 5, securing their first Finals ticket in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup.
Hollis-Jefferson delivered a dominant performance with 42 points and 11 rebounds, making critical plays in the final quarter while battling foul trouble.
His crucial baskets and defensive stops in the fourth quarter were instrumental in TNT's series-clinching 4-1 victory over Rain or Shine.
TNT successfully completed a comeback after trailing by as many as 13 points in the second half, thanks to their air-tight defense and Hollis-Jefferson's scoring.
This victory marks TNT's advancement to the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals, their second straight Finals appearance and 24th overall.
Hollis-Jefferson noted that the team's calmness and poise were key factors in their comeback win, especially when trailing by double digits.
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