PBA: Kelly Williams catches fire as TNT overcomes Terrafirma

Kelly Williams, known for his hops, dropped eight threes on Terrafirma. PBA Images

By Ivan Saldajeno

MANILA––Kelly Williams waxed hot from long range as TNT fought back from 14 points down to beat Terrafirma in overtime, 109-95, in their PBA Philippine Cup game on Friday night at the Ynares Center 2 in Rodriguez, Rizal.

Known for his high-flying antics during his prime, the 43-year-old forward caught fire from three-point range, going 8-of-13 from 22 feet out while firing crucial triples in the extension that helped the Tropang 5G pull away from the Dyip despite trailing for most of the game.

Williams finished with 28 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, one block, and one assist for TNT, which joined Rain Or Shine at the top of the team standings at 5-1.

Both teams will face off on Nov. 15 at the Aquilino Pimentel International Convention Center in Cagayan De Oro.

RR Pogoy added 21 points, two rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block.

Jerrick Ahanmisi put up a career-high 26 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and one block, but it went for naught as Terrafirma joined Phoenix at the bottom of the standings at 1-5.

Brent Paraiso flirted with a triple-double after tallying 13 points, eight rebounds, and 11 assists along with four steals.

The Scores:

TNT 109 – Williams 28, Pogoy 21, Oftana 15, Nambatac 14, Jalalon 7, Ganuelas-Rosser 6, Ferrer 6, Khobuntin 5, Heading 5, Galinato 2, Enciso 0, Nieto 0, Aurin 0

TERRAFIRMA 95 – Ahanmisi 26, Paraiso 13, Sangalang 10, Mariano 7, Bravo 7, Zaldivar 7, Hernandez 7, Rivero 5, Olivario 4, Hanapi 3, Catapusan 3

QUARTERS: 16-20, 35-49, 67-74, 92-92, 109-95