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Kennedy Caacbay

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1730296060540PBA Images11.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson in action. <em>PBA Images</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines<strong> (UPDATED)</strong> – The TNT Tropang Giga are now up 2-0 in the 2024 PBA Governors&#x27; Cup Finals after imposing their will and ways in back-to-back games.</p><p>Led by TNT reinforcement Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, the Chot Reyes-coached squad defeated Barangay Ginebra in Game 2, 96-84, on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/10/27/tnt-leans-on-collective-effort-to-dominate-ginebra-in-finals-opener-2144" id="isPasted"><strong>READ: PBA: TNT leans on collective effort to dominate Ginebra in Finals opener</strong></a></div><p>The TNT star import played a full 48-minute game and scored 37 points built on six three-pointers, grabbed 13 rebounds and helped in the passing department with seven assists to go with a steal and a block.</p><p>In contrast, Justin Brownlee, who played a minute less than the American-Jordanian basketball player, only had 19 points but had nine boards and three dimes.</p><p>&quot;I was blessed. I gotta give credit to God. At the end of the day, I were able to compete at a high level, you know, and sustain it for a long time,&quot; Hollis-Jefferson said during the postgame press conference.</p><p>Only leading by one after three frames, 72-71, the Tropang Giga started the final canto strong after the triples of veteran point guard Jayson Castro and 6-foot-2 RR Pogoy, dictating the tone of the rest of the match.</p><p>Hollis-Jefferson contributed to that fiery run with an and-one of his own for an 81-73 separation with 10:28 remaining.</p><p>The Gin Kings could not mount a comeback after misfiring in their field goal attempts for seven minutes in the payoff period.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/10/26/pba-finals-a-contest-between-two-great-coaches-although-chot-and-tim-don-t-agree-813"><strong>READ: PBA Govs&#x27; Cup Finals a contest between two great coaches, although Chot and Tim &#x27;don&#x27;t agree&#x27;</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/10/21/ginebra-tnt-finals-rematch-a-story-of-redemption-contrasting-styles-1642"><strong>READ: PBA: Ginebra-TNT Govs’ Cup Finals rematch a story of redemption, contrasting styles</strong></a></div><p>National University product Glenn Khobuntin fired the dagger trey at the 1:33 mark for a ten-point cushion, 94-84, and Hollis-Jefferson followed through with a couple of freebies to seal the deal in Game 2.</p><p>&quot;We take what are the opportunities in front of us. If they play us a certain way, then we&#x27;re going to take the penetration or drive. If they cover that, then we make sure we get the next best open shot,&quot; said Reyes.</p><p>Helping the TNT import were Khobuntin and Calvin Oftana, who put up 13 points apiece.</p><p>TNT&#x27;s goal on Friday is keeping Ginebra win-less in the series at the same Quezon City venue. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m.</p><div><strong>The Scores:</strong></div><p><strong>TNT 96 </strong>– Hollis-Jefferson 37, Oftana 13, Khobuntin 13, Castro 9, Pogoy 9, Nambatac 6, Erram 4, Williams 3, Aurin 2</p><p><strong>GINEBRA 84</strong> – Brownlee 19, Thompson 18, Holt 11, J.Aguilar 11, Abarrientos 7, Ahanmisi 7, Cu 7, Pinto 4</p><p><strong>QUARTERS:</strong> 19-23, 49-41, 72-71, 96-84</p><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABPZRP9VcMLBEWxB&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script><div><br/></div>

<p>The TNT Tropang Giga are now up 2-0 in the 2024 PBA Governors' Cup Finals after imposing their will and ways in back-to-back games.</p>

The TNT Tropang Giga are now up 2-0 in the 2024 PBA Governors' Cup Finals after imposing their will and ways in back-to-back games.

PBA Finals: RHJ scores 37 as TNT establishes 2-0 lead over Ginebra

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PBA Finals: RHJ scores 37 as TNT establishes 2-0 lead over Ginebra

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published Oct 30, 2024 10:00 PM PHT

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Updated Oct 31, 2024 03:47 AM PHT

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