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TNT Tropang GIGA (5-6) defeated Phoenix Super LPG (8-3), 116-96, securing the final 8th spot in the quarterfinals of the 2023-24 PBA Commissioner's Cup on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.
Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson led the Tropang Giga with one rebound short of a triple-double, tallying 32 points, 9 rebounds, 11 assists, 3 steals, and a block. Calvin Oftana continued his stellar performance, contributing 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 blocked shot while Kim Aurin had a solid game of 18 points (3/5 3pts), 3 rebounds, 1 assist and a steal.
RR Pogoy posted 11 points, along with three rebounds and three assists in his first game following a heart condition diagnosis.
TNT advances to the quarterfinals against the No.1 seed, twice-to-beat Magnolia, and will start their quarterfinal matchup on Wednesday, January 17, at 8:00pm at the Philsports Arena.
The Scores:
TNT 116 - Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson 35, Oftana 19, Aurin 18, Heruela 14, Pogoy 11, Galinato 6, Williams 4, Tungcab 3, Castro 3, Montalbo 3, Cruz 0, Tolomia 0, Reyes 0, Khobuntin 0, Ganuelas-Rosser 0, Ponferada 0.
PHOENIX 96 – Williams III 21, Alejandro 12, Tio 10, Manganti 10, Perkins 9, Rivero 7, Soyud 6, Jazul 5, Mocon 4, Tuffin 4, Daves 4, Verano 3, Muyang 1, Lalata 0, Garcia 0, Camacho 0.
Quarters: 23-27, 51-53, 88-78, 116-96. [GAME STATS] | [GAME HIGHLIGHTS] | [JORDAN]
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