TNT blows out Ginebra at start of PBA Govs' Cup Finals

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson skies for a layup. PBA Images

By Ivan Saldajeno

ANTIPOLO—TNT banked on an explosive start to repulse Ginebra, 104-88, in Game 1 of the PBA Governors' Cup Finals at the Ynares Center on Sunday night.

In front of 11,021 fans, the largest crowd at the said arena for a PBA game, the Tropang Giga began the game on a 15-2 run

Despite the Gin Kings drawing to within six at halftime, the PLDT franchise restored order in the second half and never looked back.

Rey Nambatac has an impressive PBA Finals debut with 18 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and two steals for TNT, which is now three wins away from giving Chot Reyes his first Governors' Cup title.

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led the team with 19 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and three blocks. 

Justin Brownlee led Ginebra with 23 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. 

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