PBA: TNT in spite of everything ends stoop, beats San Miguel for its first win

TNT Tropang 5G’s Calvin Oftana right through a PBA Philippine Cup sport towards San Miguel Beermen. –PBA IMAGES

ANTIPOLO—Calvin Oftana delivered his first occupation 20-20 sport whilst Simon Enciso annoyed his former group with a dagger 3 as TNT defeated San Miguel Beer, 89-84, on Sunday to in spite of everything get its first win within the PBA Philippine Cup at Ynares Center right here.

Oftana had 23 issues and 21 rebounds with six assists to guide the Tropang 5G into the win column after an alarming 3 directly losses to start their quest for a historical Grand Slam within the season-ending match.

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Enciso added 13 issues, together with a nook triple with 48 seconds left that gave TNT an 86-80 lead earlier than flashing his trademark arrow gesture to the group he received two championships with right through his San Miguel stint from 2021 to 2025.

He additionally dished out his best lend a hand of the competition that resulted in the decisive shot courtesy of RR Pogoy, who additionally took a nook trey that made it 89-82, with time right down to 13 seconds.

TNT Tropang 5G’s Simon Enciso right through a PBA Philippine Cup sport towards San Miguel Beermen. –PBA IMAGES

TNT trainer Chot Reyes expressed reduction over the victory after being passed stinging losses by the hands of NLEX, Converge and Phoenix, the final being a 14-point setback in Montalban two nights in the past.

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San Miguel dropped to 3-2 regardless of 26 issues from CJ Perez and 21 issues plus 14 forums from June Mar Fajardo. The Beermen led through seven within the first part, however TNT were given the lead on the part or even went up through 11 within the fourth.

Juami Tiongson, who added 15, attempted to lend a hand the Beermen come again together with his threes, however the Tropang 5G made the large performs down the stretch at the back of Oftana and Enciso.

TNT shall be hoping to make use of the win as a springboard for a possible turnaround, with slumping Terrafirma subsequent at the agenda this Friday at Philsports Arena in Pasig City.

San Miguel’s subsequent sport is Sunday towards Phoenix at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.