TNT's Oftana shines in Game 5, helps team reach finals without Castro

Jayson Castro's season-ending knee injury has motivated his TNT teammates to step up during their campaign in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup.

Calvin Oftana played a crucial role by breaking out of a mini slump with key performances, contributing significantly with 26 points and a double-double performance in Game 5 against Rain or Shine.

Oftana’s strong play helped TNT secure their place in the finals against Barangay Ginebra, earning him the PBA Press Corps-Pilipinas Live Player of the Week for March 5 to 7.

The player emphasized that every healthy teammate is contributing towards making it a 'twin-kill' in Season 49 without Castro after their victory in the Governors' Cup.

Oftana highlighted the efforts of his teammates like Kim Aurin and Kelly Williams, stressing the importance of intangibles such as defense and leadership.