PBA: Titan Ultra surprises TNT for 1st win

Tirrell Brown led the way in Titan Ultra's first win in the PBA Governors' Cup. PBA Images
By Ivan Saldajeno

MANILA—Titan Ultra pulled off a huge stunner in the PBA Governors' Cup, dealing TNT a 103-87 beating on Wednesday night at the Ynares Center 1 in Antipolo.

Three nights after the Tropang 5G needed to grind it out to keep the Macau Giant Pandas winless, the Giant Risers totally silenced the PLDT franchise, turning things around with a 31-17 second quarter for a 58-48 halftime lead.

Titan Ultra never looked back from there, and things got worse for TNT after coach Chot Reyes was sent off with 9:29 left in the fourth quarter due to two technical fouls.

Tirrell Brown led the Giant Risers, who tied the Terrafirma Dyip at 1-3, with 29 points on 12 of 19 field goals, 10 rebounds, five assists, and three steals.

Jerrick Balanza, Joshua Munzon, and Bryan Sajonia each added 13 markers.

Darius Days made 21 points, six rebounds, one steal, and one block for the Tropang 5G, who fell to 1-1.

The Scores:

TITAN 103 – Brown 29, Sajonia 13, Balanza 13, Munzon 13, Dionisio 10, Javillonar 9, Sumang 9, Yu 5, Ular 2, Ambohot 0, Pessumal 0, Omega 0, Amores 0, Caralipio 0, Cuntapay 0

TNT 87 – Days 21, Aurin 11, Pogoy 10, Heading 9, Jalalon 8, Khobuntin 6, Galinato 6, Nambatac 5, Quitevis 5, Ferrer 2, Celzo 2, Hill 2, Enciso 0, Varilla 0

QUARTERS:  27-31, 58-48, 80-64, 103-87