PBA: TNT claims semis berth, ousts Magnolia

TNT claimed a semifinals berth in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup.

Tropang 5G made it to the next round by taking out Magnolia in just three games, capped by a 98-87 win on Saturday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

The Chot Reyes coached-squad now awaits the winner of sister team clash between Barangay Ginebra or San Miguel in the quarterfinals.

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson steered the squad in Game 3, dropping 38 points that went with nine rebounds and three assists.

Rey Nambatac chipped in 13 points, five rebounds and five assists, while RR Pogoy and Calvin Oftana contributed 12 and 10 respectively.

On the other hand, it was yet another quarterfinals exit for the Hotshots despite finishing on top of Group B with a 7-3 card.

Import KJ Buffen paced the losing side with a loss.

TNT 98 – Hollis-Jefferson 38, Nambatac 13, Pogoy 12, Oftana 10, Heading 9, Castro 5, Ganuelas-Rosser 5, Galinato 3, Khobuntin 3, Jalalon 0, Erram 0, Quitevis 0.

Magnolia 87 – Buffen 31, Sanagalang 12, Koon 9, Lastimosa 8, Gomez de Liano 8, Lucero 7, Barroca 6, Gomez 6, Andrada 0, Alfaro 0, Laput 0, Verano 0.

Quarters: 23-21, 50-41, 79-56, 98-87.