Grand Slam-seeking TNT forced a sudden death against twice-to-beat-armed Magnolia in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup quarterfinals.
No. 6 TNT kept its Grand Slam dreams alive after scraping past third-seeded Magnolia, 89-88, in their PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup quarterfinal match at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig Wednesday, June 18.
The Tropang 5G thus dragged the twice-to-beat-armed Hotshots to a sudden death on Saturday, June 21, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate.
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TNT is gunning for a rare triple crown after claiming the Governors' Cup and Commissioner's Cup titles this season.