TNT erases 23-point deficit to overcome Phoenix

The TNT Tropang Giga erased a 23-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 108-101, on Wednesday within the PBA Philippine Cup on the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Phoenix was main 62-39 with 32 seconds remaining within the second quarter earlier than the primary half ended at 62-42.

TNT, nevertheless, unloaded a 42-point romp within the third interval towards the Fuel Masters’ 19 factors to finish the mentioned body at 84-81 of their benefit. 

With a minute and two seconds left within the fourth quarter, the Tropang Giga was main 107-97 earlier than back-to-back baskets from Ken Tuffin and JJ Alejandro reduce Phoenix’ deficit. However, a freebie by Ryan Reyes off a Tuffin foul sealed the deal for TNT.

RR Pogoy tallied 23 markers, eight boards, and an help, whereas Calvin Oftana had 19 factors, 9 rebounds, and three assists as TNT improved to 5-4. 

Jason Perkins’ 26-point, 10-rebound outing went to naught as Phoenix slipped to 3-6.

Scores:

TNT 108 – Pogoy 23, Oftana 19, Williams 17, Aurin 12, Khobuntin 11, Castro 7, B.Ganuelas-Rosser 7, Montalbo 4, Heruela 3, Ponferrada 2, Reyes 2, Galinato 0, M.Ganuelas-Rosser 0, Ebona 0.

Phoenix 101 – Perkins 26, Alejandro 16, Tuffin 13, Rivero 11, Salado 10, Jasul 8, Muyang 4, Mocon 4, Garcia 3, Daves 3, Soyud 2, Lalata 1, Verano 0, Camacho 0.

Quarters: 22-29, 42-62, 84-81, 108-101.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News