TNT Tropang GIGA uses strong first half to beat San Miguel Beermen, 110-90 to take a commanding 3-2 lead in their best-of-7 semifinal series in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday at the Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga.
Six TNT players finished in double figures with Jayson Castro leading the way with 19 points (6/13 FG, 7/8 FT), 8 assists, 3 rebounds and 1 steal in 27 minutes of play. Rookie Mikey Williams finished the game with 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting including 4 three-pointers along with 4 assists, 1 rebound and 1 steal. RR Pogoy added 18 points (7/14 FG, 4/9 3PT) and 4 rebounds while Troy Rosario with a solid game of 17 points (8/9 FG), 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal.
TNT spoiled June Mar Fajardo’s huge double-double performance of 23 points (8/13 FG, 7/11 FT), 12 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block while CJ Perez added 18 points (5/8 FG), 8 rebounds and 2 blocks. TNT shot 42/86 or 48% from the field (SMB- 32/74 FG, 4/25 3PT) including a 14-of-38 shooting from downtown and went 12-of-15 from the free throw line and committed 11 turnovers (SMB – 15TO) in the contest.
Semifinal Game 6 is on Friday, October 15 at 3:00pm.
The Scores:
TNT 110 – Castro 19, M. Williams 18, Pogoy 18, ROsario 17, K. Williams 12, Erram 10, Reyes 6, Montalbo 5, Exciminiano 3, Marcelo 2, Khobuntin 0, Heruela 0, Alejandro 0.
SAN MIGUEL 90 – Fajardo 23, Perez 18, Santos 14, Romeo 12, Tautuaa 10, Ross 3, Pessumal 3, Cabagnot 2, Zamar 0, Gamalinda 0, Sena 0.
Quarters: 32-17, 61-35, 81-61, 110-90. [FULL GAME STATS]
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