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PBA: Hollis-Jefferson explodes for 37 as TNT rips undermanned Terrafirma

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Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson in action against TerraFirma in the 2023-24 PBA Commissioner" s="" Cup.="" PBA="" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/sports/11/22/20231122-pba-tnt.jpg"/><figcaption>TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson in action against TerraFirma in the 2023-24 PBA Commissioner&#x27;s Cup. PBA Images.</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA (UPDATED) -- The TNT Tropang GIGA used a third quarter blast to trash Terrafirma, 133-93, on Wednesday&#x27;s PBA Commissioner&#x27;s Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.Without Juami Tiongson and import Thomas Hugo De Thaey, the Dyip could do little to match the firepower of the Tropang GIGA.Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led TNT&#x27;s scoring barrage with 37 points, six rebounds and six assists.Jayson Castro came off the bench with 15 markers, matching the outputs of Calvin Oftana and Henry Galinato.The trio of Hollis-Jefferson, Oftana and Kelly Williams instigated the 41-point explosion in the third period that knocked down the Dyip.Terrafirma could not respond as Tiongson and Kemark Carino were sidelined due to sickness. De Thaey, meanwhile is nursing a groin injury.&quot;When we found out that Juami and their import are not playing, I just told them that for the team that we know that we can beat... basing on my experiences, they will stay with you for the first maybe two quarters,&quot; said TNT coach Jojo Lastimosa.But he admitted getting worried as the Dyip is not the same team that goes without a fight.&quot;So at halftime we just discussed about being patient and that we don&#x27;t have to win by 20, by one. It doesn&#x27;t really matter because we know we can beat them But this game, really, we were kind of worried because if they were complete we know they are really a strong team,&quot; said Lastimosa.Javi Gomez de Liano carried the scoring duties for Terrafirma with 16 markers. Isaac Go and Stephen Holts had 14 and 13, respectively.It was the Dyip&#x27;s second defeat, while the Tropang GIGA notched their second straight win.The Tropang Giga is now tied with NorthPort, Meralco and Phoenix on identical 2-1 records at second spot.According to PBA statistician Fidel Mangonon, this was the biggest margin of victory in the history of the TNT franchise, eclipsing their 127-89 demolition of Blackwater in the 2019 PBA Philippine Cup. It&#x27;s also the top scoring mark by any team so far in the conference.<div>The Scores:</div>TNT 133 – Hollis-Jefferson 37, Castro 15, Oftana 15, Galinato 15, K.Williams 13, Tungcab 8, Cruz 8, Aurin 6, Tolomia 6, Khobuntin 4, Ponferrada 3, Reyes 3, Heruela 0, Flores 0TERRAFIRMA 93 – Gomez de Liano 16, Go 14, Holt 13, Camson 12, Alolino 9, Miller 8, Cahilig 7, Calvo 7, Ramos 4, Mina 3, Olivario 0, Daquoag 0QUARTERS: 28-26, 58-55, 99-71, 133-93

The TNT Tropang GIGA used a third quarter blast to trash Terrafirma, 133-93, on Wednesday's PBA Commissioner's Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.

PBA: Hollis-Jefferson explodes for 37 as TNT rips undermanned Terrafirma

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PBA: Hollis-Jefferson explodes for 37 as TNT rips undermanned Terrafirma

Dennis Gasgonia,

ABS-CBN News

Published November 22, 2023 06:48 PM PHT

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Updated November 22, 2023 08:49 PM PHT

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