PBA: TNT whips Terrafirma for back-to-back wins

Calvin Oftana helped TNT shut the lights out of Terrafirma so quickly. PBA Images

By Ivan Saldajeno

MANILA—TNT finally got a win against Terrafirma this PBA season, clamping them, 110-74, in what could be their final head-to-head showdown amid the Dyip's impending franchise sale on Friday night at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.

After two shocking defeats during the two import-spiced conferences, the Tropang 5G made sure the Dyip would not get another upset in the Philippine Cup, quickly deposing them by opening a 31-18 first-quarter lead and extending it to as high as 40 points in the fourth quarter.

Calvin Oftana led TNT, now with back-to-back wins after a surprising 0-3 start, with 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting, including 4-of-8 from deep, four rebounds, one assist, and three blocks.

Poy Erram added 19 points on 8-for-11 field goals, four rebounds, and one block off the bench.

Louie Sangalang and Mark Nonoy led Terrafirma, which crashed to the bottom of the team standings with its fifth straight loss, with 16 points each, with Sangalang also grabbing 16 rebounds.

The Scores:

TNT 110 – Oftana 22, Erram 19, Nambatac 12, Aurin 11, Pogoy 10, Payawal 9, Khobuntin 9, Williams 7, Varilla 5, Heruela 3, Ebona 3, Razon 0, Enciso 0

TERRAFIRMA 74 – Sangalang 16, Nonoy 16, Pringle 12, Ramos 10, Catapusan 9, Ferrer 7, Hanapi 3, Hernandez 1, Zaldivar 0, Olivario 0, Melecio 0, Paraiso 0

QUARTERS: 31-18, 51-35, 88-52, 110-74

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