RR Pogoy, Calvin Oftana, and the TNT Tropang 5G have been unstoppable so far in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup. With NorthPort missing its key pieces, it won’t be surprising to see TNT extend its winning streak.
Red-hot TNT Tropang 5G aim to extend their winning streak to five games when they battle slumping NorthPort Batang Pier in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Friday, May 30,
The match starts at 5 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
After a rocky 0-3 start, TNT has found its groove, stringing together four consecutive wins, the latest a 111-103 victory over Rain or Shine.
RR Pogoy erupted for 35 points, while Poy Erram and Calvin Oftana added 31 and 28, respectively, in a scoring barrage that showed just how dangerous the Tropang Giga can be when firing on all cylinders.
On paper, TNT are heavy favorites against 1-6 NorthPort, a squad that has lost six straight games and will be without Arvin Tolentino. Newly acquired Calvin Abueva will also not suit up yet, delaying his anticipated debut in a Batang Pier jersey.
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A win on Friday would push TNT to 5-3, keeping them firmly in contention for a Top 4 finish—and with their core clicking, the Tropang Giga look poised to keep climbing.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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