The TNT Tropang 5G stayed ahead of the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in their best-of-seven semifinal tussle in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.
TNT had to go through a rough road anew to essay a 113-105 win over Rain or Shine in overtime of Game 2 in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup semifinals at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate Friday, June 27.
The Tropang 5G ran into a determined Elasto Painters in the fourth, who forced the extension at 99-all.
But they regrouped from there to claim a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
TNT can take a commanding 3-0 lead when it tangles with Rain or Shine in Game 3 on Sunday, June 29.