Already withouth Jayson Castro, TNT Tropang 5G will miss the services of Rey Nambatac in the PBA Philippine Cup due to a pulled groin.
TNT Tropang 5G are starting to hit their stride, and it will look to keep the momentum going when they take on a surging Rain or Shine Elasto Painters squad in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Wednesday, May 21.
The match starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
After a rocky 0-3 start, TNT (3-3) has come alive with three straight wins, the most recent a commanding 101-84 rout of Meralco.
The Tropang 5G seem to have found their groove on both ends of the floor, relying on the versatile play of Calvin Oftana, the steady scoring of RR Pogoy, and their growing chemistry as a unit.
However, they’ll have to continue that run without key guard Rey Nambatac, who is expected to miss four to six weeks due to a pulled groin.
His absence will test TNT’s depth, especially against a red-hot Rain or Shine (4-2) team coming off a stunning 119-105 upset of previously unbeaten Magnolia.
With both teams eager to boost their playoff positioning, expect a gritty showdown—one where TNT’s defense and composure will be key to extending its streak to four.
(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.]