Rey Nambatac helped TNT tick off its first assignment in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup, beating Phoenix at the Ynares Center in Montalban Friday, Oct. 10.
Rey Nambatac returned and TNT kicked off its redemption tour with a 93-78 win over Phoenix in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Montalban Friday, Oct. 10.
Coming from a heartbreaking loss to San Miguel in the All-Filipino conference Finals last season, the Tropang 5G returned to the floor with a healthy and reinforced lineup.
Nambatac topscored with 22 points on a 9-for-14 clip. He also had six rebounds.
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TNT thus spoiled the debut of Phoenix rookie coach Willy Wilson.
The Tropang 5G will look to sustain their strong showing, but will get an early test against fan favorite Ginebra Wednesday, Oct. 15.
TNT vs. Phoenix Scores:
TNT 93 – Nambatac 22, Oftana 15, Enciso 12, Ferrer 12, Khobuntin 9, Pogoy 8, Galinato 8, Jalalon 4, Williams 3, Hill 0
PHOENIX 78 – Tio 12, Perkins 12, Ballungay 11, Tuffin 10, Nelle 9, Rivero 8, Santos 6, Manganti 5, Jazul 3, Taha 2, Caperal 0
Quarterscores: 22-21, 45-42, 66-56, 93-78
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Like most sportswriters, Jan Ballesteros once dreamed of becoming a professional hooper. But he learned the hard way that it’s not for everyone.
He continues to be involved in the sport he loves, but this time as a member of the PBA Press Corps. Aside from primarily covering the PBA, he is also assigned to cover Gilas Pilipinas.