TNT returned to the PBA Finals for the third straight time this season and kept its Grand Slam hopes alive.
Not wanting to let this series go any longer, TNT gave it all to eliminate Rain or Shine, 97-89, in Game 6 and move on to the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup Finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao Sunday, July 6.
Coming off a blowout loss, 97-113, in coach Chot Reyes' absence in Game 5, the Tropang 5G came out determined to secure their ticket to the championship round, their third straight this season for a golden chance to capture a rare Grand Slam.
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Reyes is back after a one-game suspension due to five accumulated technical fouls, but the squad still missed the services of injured RR Pogoy.
TNT now awaits the winner between San Miguel and Ginebra, whose own showdown reached Game 7 set Wednesday, July 9.