RR Pogoy shines anew as TNT opens PBA PH Cup semis with win vs ROS

RR Pogoy exploded anew for TNT. PBA Images
By Ivan Saldajeno

MANILA--RR Pogoy once again took charge for TNT as it opened the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals with a 98-91 victory against Rain Or Shine on Wednesday night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.

Pogoy put up 28 points to lead the Tropang 5G's offense as they took control of the second half after battling the Elasto Painters to a tight first half.

Pogoy also tallied two rebounds and four assists, while Poy Erram had 16 points, 10 rebounds, one assist, one block, and one steal for TNT, now 1-0 up in the best-of-seven series.

Brandon Rosser put up 13 points, 10 rebounds, one assist, two blocks, and one steal, while Calvin Oftana, despite an off night with 3-for-10 shooting and seven turnovers, still got his double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds alongside one assist.

Andrei Caracut led ROS with 16 points, one rebound, one assist, and one steal.

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