Jordan Heading is chasing his first PBA championship as the TNT Tropang 5G get another shot at San Miguel in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals.
Jordan Heading and the TNT Tropang 5G begin another shot at dethroning San Miguel Beer as the two giants collide in Game 1 of the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Finals on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
Tip off is 7:30 p.m. at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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After falling to the Beermen in last season’s All-Filipino Finals, TNT returns to the championship stage stronger and deeper, bolstered by the additions of Kevin Ferrer and Jio Jalalon.
With their roster also no relatively healthy, save for RR Pogoy (hamstring) and Jayson Castro (knee), the Tropang 5G believe this version of their team will have the tools to finally flip the script against San Miguel.
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Former Finals MVP Rey Nambatac is especially motivated after missing last year’s Finals due to a groin injury, eager to make his presence felt on the biggest stage.
Alongside him, Heading continues his chase for his first professional championship, providing TNT with elite shot-making and composure in high-pressure moments.
Calvin Oftana and a versatile supporting cast further underscore the Tropang 5G’s depth.
Facing a San Miguel side that has dominated this rivalry won’t be easy, but TNT enters the Finals convinced that its balanced lineup, fresh motivation, and painful lessons from last season can finally turn this long-standing matchup in their favor.
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(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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