TNT edges closer to Governors' Cup title with strong defense

TNT is two games away from winning its second consecutive PBA Governors' Cup title but remains focused and determined.

Veteran player Jayson Castro emphasized taking each game one at a time, highlighting TNT's strong defensive strategy that has limited Ginebra to below 90 points per game in the first two Finals matches.

TNT has forced Ginebra to average only 86 points on a 33-percent shooting clip and nine of 48 attempts from three-point range.

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson continued his dominant play, scoring 37 points with six triples and contributing 13 rebounds and seven assists in Game 2.

Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone admitted feeling outmaneuvered by TNT's defensive tactics, while TNT coach Chot Reyes remains confident ahead of the crucial third game on Friday night.

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