TNT ran into trouble against Terrafirma before emerging victorious in overtime — thanks to Kelly Williams — to reclaim a piece of the lead in the PBA PH Cup.
TNT subdued Terrafirma, 109-95, in overtime to pick up its fourth straight win in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Montalban Friday, Nov. 7.
The Tropang 5G played catch-up against a determined Dyip side, dragging their foes in a nip-and-tuck finish in regulation, which ended on a 92-all standoff on a pair of freebies by Jerrick Ahanmisi.
Veteran Kelly Williams poured nine of his game-high 28 points in the extra five minutes to finally halt the upset-seeking Terrafirma.
TNT thus rejoined Rain or Shine at the top spot with their identical 5-1 marks.
[WATCH: PBA LIVESTREAM | TNT Tropang 5G vs Terrafirma Dyip | Season 50 Philippine Cup]
The Dyip fought hard but could not halt their freefall to their fourth straight loss for a 1-5 card, dimming their playoff hopes.
TNT will intend to keep its win streak going when it takes on Magnolia Sunday, Nov. 9.
The match kicks off at 5:15 p.m., ushering in the Ginebra-Titan Ultra mainer at the same venue.
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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.