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| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had another dominant two-way game for TNT. PBA Images |
PASIG—Rondae Hollis-Jefferson put up another dominating performance to lead TNT to a 90-81 win against Rain Or Shine in Game 1 of the PBA Governors' Cup semifinals on Wednesday night at the PhilSports Arena.
Hollis-Jefferson led the Tropang Giga with a near triple-double of 26 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists even as the mid-range expert hit a crucial four-pointer that doused cold water on any last run the gritty Elasto Painters had.
"That was a good learning experience for me," said Hollis-Jefferson, who came just close too to a rare 5x5 with five steals and four blocks.
RR Pogoy added 16 points, seven rebounds, one assist, and one steal, while Calvin Oftana put up 11 points and 10 rebounds for TNT, now 1-0 up in the best-of-seven series.
Aaron Fuller went for 18 points, 21 rebounds, two assists, and one steal for ROS.
The Scores :
TNT 90 – Hollis-Jefferson 26, Pogoy 16, Nambatac 14, Oftana 11, Castro 9, Aurin 6, Erram 5, Khobuntin 3, Galinato 0, Williams 0, Heruela 0
RAIN OR SHINE 81 – Fuller 18, Mamuyac 14, Asistio 13, Nocum 7, Lemetti 7, Clarito 6, Datu 6, Norwood 5, Santillan 4, Caracut 1, Belga 0
QUARTERS : 22-24, 39-43, 75-66, 90-81
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