TNT escapes late ROS dash to take 2-0 lead in PBA Comm's Cup semis

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson breaks away for the slam. PBA Images

By Ivan Saldajeno

MAKATI--TNT heaved a sigh of relief as Rain Or Shine fell short of a comeback and escaped with a 93-91 win in Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup semifinals on Friday night at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.

The Tropang Giga held a 93-80 lead with 6:22 left, but the Elasto Painters went on an 11-0 run to cut the lead down to two.

ROS had a chance to force overtime, but Adrian Nocum missed a wide-open baseline jumper, and Poy Erram grabbed the game-saving rebound.

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led the Tropang Giga, who are now 2-0 ahead in the best-of-seven series, with 28 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks.

Jayson Castro added 13 points, five rebounds, and five assists off the bench.

Deon Thompson led the Elasto Painters with 22 points on 10-of-18 shooting, 14 rebounds, five assists, one block, and one steal.

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