Walloped by Ginebra the last time out, TNT vented its ire on Converge in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup in Ilocos Saturday, Oct. 18.
TNT wasted no time in getting back on its feet, downing Converge, 110-103, in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Chavit Coliseum in Ilocos Saturday, Oct. 18.
The Tropang 5G thus quickly moved on from their 77-92 thrashing from Ginebra to improve to a 2-1 mark.
The FiberXers, winner in their opening assignment against Titan Ultra behind rookie Juan Gomez de Liano's record-setting triple-double, slid to 1-1.
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TNT will look to hold on to its winning touch against Titan at the Ynares Antipolo Friday, Oct. 24.
Match is at 7:30 p.m.
Meanwhile, Converge will look to rebound against Terrafirma at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Tipoff is at 5:15 p.m.
TNT vs. Converge Scores:
TNT 110 – Pogoy 27, Oftana 18, Williams 14, Ganuelas-Rosser 14, Nambatac 10, Enciso 9, Ferrer 8, Galinato 8, Aurin 2, Jalalon 0, Khobuntin 0, Hill 0
CONVERGE 103 – Stockton 19, Arana 19, Balatazar 17, Winston 17, Gomez de Liano 14, Delos Santos 6, Racal 6, Caralipio 3, Javillonar 2, Garcia 0, Suerte 0, Santos 0
Quarterscores: 22-18, 53-42, 82-72, 110-103
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