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| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had a quick work for playoff-bound TNT. PBA Images |
MANILA—TNT formally booked its spot in the PBA Commissioner's Cup quarterfinals after downing Phoenix, 106-70, on Friday night at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
The Tropang Giga blew the game wide open in the middle quarters, outscoring the Fuel Masters, 54-29, in the second and third periods.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led TNT, which moved up to a tie with Meralco and Hong Kong Eastern in third place at 7-3, with 15 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, two steals, and two blocks.
RR Pogoy added 12 points, six rebounds, three assists, and one steal.
Tyler Tio put up 14 points on 5-of-8 shooting, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal for Phoenix, which was formally knocked out of contention after ending its stint in the conference at 3-9.
The Scores:
TNT 106 – Hollis-Jefferson 15, Pogoy 12, Oftana 11, Aurin 11, Nambatac 8, Williams 8, Galinato 8, Castro 6, heruela 6, Razon 6, Ebona 4, Khobuntin 4, Exciminiano 3, Payawal 2, Erram 2, Varilla 0
PHOENIX 70 – Tio 14, Smith 11, Ballungay 11, Manganti 7, Tuffin 6, Jazul 5, Perkins 5, Muyang 2, Garcia 2, Alejandro 1, Rivero 0, Salado 0, Verano 0, Daves 0, Camacho 0
QUARTERS: 24-21, 49-35, 78-50, 106-70
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