The TNT Tropang 5G are coming off a much-needed win against no less than San Miguel, and will look to follow that up with another victory over Terrafirma in the PBA Philippine Cup.
Fresh off a breakthrough win, TNT Tropang 5G looks to keep the fire burning as it battles the struggling Terrafirma Dyip in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Friday, May 9.
Game time is at 5pm at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig. Fans can watch the livestream on One Sports’ youtube channel.
TNT finally broke out of a three-game slump with a gritty 89-84 win over powerhouse San Miguel last Sunday, with Calvin Oftana turning in a monster performance of 23 points, 21 rebounds, six assists, a steal, and a block.
His all-around brilliance will be crucial once more as the Tropang 5G (1-3) aim to inch closer to .500 in the standings.
TNT continues to lean on Oftana, along with RR Pogoy and Rey Nambatac, to lead a retooled unit finding its rhythm in the All-Filipino tilt.
They face a Terrafirma side reeling from four straight losses, dropping to 1-4 after a 94-127 defeat to unbeaten Magnolia.
While the Dyip have shown flashes of potential, they’ll need more consistency and composure to challenge a TNT squad starting to rediscover its identity.
A win here could prove pivotal for both teams in a tight mid-table race for playoff positioning.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]