Rey Nambatac is expected to lift TNT to a share of the top spot once again in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
Rey Nambatac and TNT aim to extend their win streak and reclaim the top spot when they battle skidding Terrafirma in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Montalban Friday, Nov. 7.
The match will be the 5:15 p.m. curtain raiser of a double-header that will also feature the 7:30 p.m. clash between San Miguel (3-2) and Magnolia (4-1).
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The Tropang 5G, second at 4-1 behind pacesetting Rain or Shine (5-1), are riding a wave of momentum, tallying three straight victories capped by a pulsating 100–98 overtime victory over Meralco last week.
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Nambatac was the star of the show, sinking the game-winning floater with just 0.9 seconds left.
The spitfire guard finished with 20 points, four rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block — proving once again that he is a key piece in coach Chot Reyes’ system.
He is expected to sustain his red-hot showing, together with Calvin Oftana and RR Pogoy.
Meanwhile, the Dyip, losers for three straight games to share the 10th spot with Blackwater at 1–4, look to rely on Jerrick Ahanmisi to breathe life to their campaign.
Terrafirma will look to address its second half struggles, as despite showing flashes of competitiveness in the match, it has failed to sustain its form to the finish.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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