Poy Erram steps up for Rey Nambatac-less TNT Tropang 5G in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup Wednesday, May 21.
“I just let my game come to me."
This was what Poy Erram said after posting a career-high on the offensive end in TNT’s 111-103 blasting of Rain or Shine in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup Wednesday, May 21.
Erram fired 31 points for the Tropang 5G, who broke free from the Elasto Painters' grasp in the final minutes of the match at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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He also had six rebounds, two steals and two blocks for TNT.
“Kasi nag-a-attract ng depensa sina Roger (Pogoy) at Calvin (Oftana). So setting good screens, trying to make them open, and then, 'pag dinobol siya ng kalaban, ako naman 'yong na-o-open,” said Erram.
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Pogoy and Oftana also had quite a night.
Pogoy topscored for the Tropang 5G with 35 points to go with four rebounds, two assists, and a steal, while Oftana added 28 points, eight rebounds and three assists.
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The Elasto Painters were within six, 88-94, when star Adrian Nocum twisted his ankle with still 5:33 left to play.
Nocum left the floor after that, and TNT ensured its victory on Pogoy's triple 16 seconds later.
Poy Erram torches the net with 31 points in the TNT Tropang 5G's match against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup Wednesday, May 21. | Photo (c) RM Chua/One Sports
Andrei Caracut paced Rain or Shine with 20 points, five rebounds and two assists.
Gian Mamuyac posted an all-around game with 18 points, six rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Jhonard Clarito had 17 points.
Keith Datu added 10 points, five rebounds, and three assists for the Elasto Painters, who dropped to 4-3.
TNT vs Rain or Shine Scores:
TNT 111 – Pogoy 35, Erram 31, Oftana 28, Enciso 8, Khobuntin 5, Aurin 3, Razon 1, Varilla 0, Williams 0, Heruela 0.
RAIN OR SHINE 103 – Caracut 20, Mamuyac 18, Clarito 17, Datu 10, Nocum 8, Santillan 7, Norwood 7, Lemetti 6, Malonzo 5, Asistio 5, Belga 0.
Quarterescores: 20-31, 44-45, 77-74, 111-103.