TNT will figure in a rematch against last season's finals tormentor San Miguel when the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup resumes Friday, Dec. 5.
TNT aims to rebound from a costly slip as it squares off with defending champion San Miguel in an anticipated rematch of last season's PBA Philippine Cup Finals Friday, Dec. 5.
Match begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo.
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The two heavyweights enter the contest with identical 5-2 records as they form part of a four-way tie for the third spot alongside Magnolia and Converge.
The Tropang 5G, however, fell from pole position after a stinging 89–91 loss to Rain or Shine in Cagayan de Oro.
It was a frustrating collapse for TNT, which exploded for an early 24–6 lead but fizzled out late. Even after Jordan Heading handed the squad a slim 89–86 edge with under four minutes left, they went scoreless the rest of the way.
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Despite the defeat, the Tropang 5G saw strong individual efforts from Rey Nambatac, RR Pogoy and Heading.
Nambatac produced 18 points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal in his homecoming game, while Pogoy splashed five triples for 18 markers. Heading tallied 15 points, five rebounds and two assists.
Now well-rested after the league break, TNT looks to reset and sharpen its late-game execution as it challenges the red-hot Beermen, who are riding a five-game win streak.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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[Editor’s note: This article was written by a member of One Sports Digital with the help of AI and reviewed by editorial staff for accuracy.]