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| Jordan Heading caught fire for TNT in the much-needed Game 4 win. Peter Baltazar |
QUEZON CITY—Jordan Heading came alive for TNT as he spearheaded the team's 106-98 win against Ginebra in Game 4 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals in front of 16,823 fans at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday night.
Heading nearly doubled his total output in the first three games of the series as he scorched for 29 points on 11 of 20 field goals, including 5-for-7 on threes, off the bench.
The sweet-shooting guard also had a solid all-around performance with six rebounds and eight assists as the Tropang 5G banked on their defense in the third quarter, holding the Gin Kings to just 15 points, to seize control of the game.
Just like the prevalent pattern in the first three games, Ginebra had its chances in the clutch, especially when RJ Abarrientos drew them to within six, 98-104, with 31 seconds left through two free throws.
However, TNT got past Ginebra's full-court press, and Calvin Oftana iced the game with two free throws with 18 seconds to go.
Chris McCullough added 24 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, and two blocks as the Tropang 5G knotted the best-of-seven series anew at 2-2.
Justin Brownlee, fresh from winning the Best Import award, led the Gin Kings with 32 points on 10 of 17 shooting, including a perfect 2-for-2 on fours, five rebounds, and five assists.
Abarrientos, who was earlier named the Best Player of the Conference, added 21 points on 8-for-14 field goals, one rebound, and four assists, but he was held to just four points in the second half.
