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PBA: RHJ displays might as TNT escapes Tolentino, NorthPort scare

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Romwel Anzures

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<div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);min-height:13.8px"><span></span><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1724164678244IMG_4744.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="TNT’s Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. Photo from PBA Images."/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">TNT’s Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. <em>Photo from PBA Images.</em></span></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>MANILA — The TNT Tropang Giga are off to a good start in the PBA Season 49 Governors Cup.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);min-height:13.8px"><span></span><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Chot Reyes’ troops tallied a close 101-95 victory over the NorthPort Batang Pier during their Group A faceoff on Tuesday at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);min-height:13.8px"><span></span><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Comebacking TNT reinforcement Rondae Hollis-Jefferson made a loud return to the PBA after he scattered 32 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, four steals, and four rejections, as he looks to lead the Tropang Giga in their title defense this conference.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);min-height:13.8px"><span></span><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Also making wonders for TNT was Calvin Oftana who had 15 points — two-of-two from the four-point area — on top of seven rebounds, two assists, and a steal. Rey Nambatac posted 13 points with five rebounds and four assists in his Tropang Giga debut, while Glenn Khobuntin followed with 12.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);min-height:13.8px"><span></span><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Facing a 97-87 deficit, NorthPort made a late surge and utilized the 27-foot-shot as they got to within four, 99-95, after Arvin Tolentino made six straight points — two from a jumper and four from beyond the arcs.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1724164743915IMG_4746.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="NorthPort’s Arvin Tolentino. Photo from PBA Images."/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">NorthPort’s Arvin Tolentino. <em>Photo from PBA Images.</em></span></span></span></span><span>A Nambatac turnover from the inbound pass gave another chance for the men in orange to tie the game, but Poy Erram’s defense clamped Jalalon and in turn, disallowed NorthPort to at least fire an attempt to cut the lead or tie the game.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);min-height:13.8px"><span></span><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>RHJ was then fouled in TNT’s next possession, and he went on to eventually ice the game as he made both of his FTs to extend their lead to six. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);min-height:13.8px"><span></span><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>On the other hand, Batang Pier import Taylor Jones led the Bonnie Tan-mentored squad with a game-high 36 points with 16 rebounds and nine assists, while Season 48 Mythical Team member Tolentino continued his stellar play with 23 points, eight boards, two steals, and two blocks.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);min-height:13.8px"><span></span><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Unfortunately for NorthPort, their 20 turnovers proved to be too detrimental as it led to 17 TNT points off turnovers.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span><strong>The Scores:</strong></span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);min-height:13.8px"><span></span><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span><strong>TNT</strong> 101 – Hollis-Jefferson 32, Oftana 15, Nambatac 13, Khobuntin 12, Heruela 9, Erram 8, Castro 7, Exciminiano 3, Aurin 2, Ebona 0, Payawal 0, Vosotros 0.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);min-height:13.8px"><span></span><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span><strong>NORTHPORT</strong> 95 – Johns 36, Tolentino 23, Cuntapay 8, Munzon 7, Jalalon 6, Bulanadi 6, Navarro 4, Nelle 3, Flores 2, Tratter 0, Yu 0, Amores 0.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);min-height:13.8px"><span></span><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span><strong>QUARTERS</strong>: 22-23, 50-48, 76-69, 101-95</span></div>

<p>The TNT Tropang Giga are off to a good start in the PBA Season 49 Governors Cup.</p>

The TNT Tropang Giga are off to a good start in the PBA Season 49 Governors Cup.