December 09, 2024

In Photos: TNT defends Governors' Cup throne against Ginebra ambush in Game 6 of PBA Finals

In Photos: TNT defends Governors
Perfect 2-for-2 for Calvin Oftana as he pockets his second championship in just his second PBA Finals appearance in the Season 49 Governors' Cup on Friday, Nov. 8. | Photo (c) RM Chua/One Sports

TNT endured the 31-point explosion of Ginebra prized rookie RJ Abarrientos then made its move when it mattered most to overturn the Gin Kings, 95-85, and keep its hold of the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup crown in Game 6 last Friday, Nov. 8.

The Tropang Giga silenced Ginebra in the last 4:57 of the match while firing 12 unanswered points of their own to turn an 83-85 victory into a joyous victory in the end.

[RELATED STORY: Jayson Castro deflects credit to TNT teammates after winning PBA Finals MVP award]

Celebrate with the back-to-back champion by scrolling through the photos taken by One Sports photographer RM Chua.

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Double celebration for Rondae Hollis-Jefferson after taking both individual and team awards this conference with his Best Import recognition and the championship for TNT.


Rey Nambatac and RR Pogoy sandwich Ginebra reinforcement Justin Brownlee with their pesky defense.


Poy Erram celebrates a three-point shot.


Ginebra rides the hot hands of prized rookie RJ Abarrientos in the second quarter where he pours 18 of his career-high 31 points.


The Tropang Giga bench rejoice over Nambatac's basket.

TNT coach Chot Reyes reacts during the match.


Hollis-Jefferson outshines Brownlee in Game 6, with the latter still producing a subpar performance.


TNT supporters are clad in yellow as they stand behind their favorite team.


Jayson Castro's steady contribution all-series long earns him his first Finals Most Valuable Player award in 13 years.


From one decorated veteran to another, Gin King LA Tenorio shows sportsmanship to Castro.


Celebrations are in order for Calvin Oftana and the rest of the Tropang Giga.

 

Erram lets out a roar as the TNT group cheer him on.


Hollis-Jefferson consistently puts in the numbers for the Tropang Giga, dropping 31 points, 16 rebounds, eight assists and two steals in Game 6.


All OK for Pogoy.


The Governors' Cup throne goes to no one else says the now reigning back-to-back champ Tropang Giga.

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