The TNT Tropang Giga traditionally dominate their playoff history against Rain or Shine, but the Elasto Painters are the most recent winners of their playoff head-to-head in the PBA.
TNT Tropang Giga are back in the PBA Governors' Cup semifinals, ready to continue their title defense as they face the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in a best-of-7 series.
Finishing as the no. 1 seed in Group A with an impressive 8-2 record, TNT continued its dominant form by defeating NLEX in the quarterfinals, 3-1, setting up a highly-anticipated clash with a familiar rival.
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Led by versatile import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, TNT’s lineup is packed with talent, including sharp shooters RR Pogoy, Calvin Oftana, and former Rain or Shine standout Rey Nambatac.
Their balanced attack and championship pedigree make TNT a formidable opponent as they look to repeat their Governors' Cup triumph from PBA Season 47, when they defeated Barangay Ginebra in the Finals, 4-2.
This series also brings added intensity given TNT's long-standing playoff history with Rain or Shine.
While TNT has had the upper hand in past Governors’ Cup battles, Rain or Shine knocked them out of the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup quarterfinals.
Now, the Tropang Giga should be eager to even the score and continue their push for back-to-back Governors' Cup titles.
TNT vs. Rain or Shine Playoff History:
- PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup quarterfinals: Rain or Shine beat TNT, 2-1.
- 2017 Governors' Cup quarterfinals: TNT swept Rain or Shine, 2-0.
- 2016 Philippine Cup quarterfinals: Rain or Shine won, 1-0.
- 2015 Commissioner's Cup Finals: TNT defeated Rain or Shine, 4-3
- 2014 Commissioner's Cup semifinals: TNT swept Rain or Shine, 3-0.
- 2012 Philippine Cup Finals: TNT dominated Rain or Shine, 4-0
- 2011 Philippine Cup quarterfinals: TNT won, 1-0.
With a rich history of playoff battles between these two teams, TNT will aim to regain its dominance and march toward another championship.
Game 1 will tip off on Wednesday, October 9.
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