TNT Tropang Giga veteran guard Jayson Castro throughout a PBA Commissioner’s Cup recreation towards Blackwater Bossing. –PBA IMAGES
Jayson Castro lastly noticed motion for TNT and got here by way of with a key efficiency in beating Blackwater, 109-93, Thursday within the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
The Most Worthwhile Participant of the Governors’ Cup Finals scored 16 factors in 18 minutes off the bench highlighted by a buzzer-beating four-point shot earlier than halftime to present the Tropang Giga a 2-2 document.
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It was the second straight win for TNT after opening the midseason convention with back-to-back defeats.
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Castro was given an prolonged relaxation by the Tropang Giga, particularly after his very important efficiency final November after they beat Barangay Ginebra for the primary convention crown.
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Import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had 22 factors, 9 rebounds, six assists and two steals whereas Rey Nambatac and Calvin Oftana added 19 and 18 within the Tropang Giga victory.
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However TNT handled a scary state of affairs within the second half when Poy Erram landed awkwardly whereas going for a basket and didn’t return.
Erram needed to be helped again to the bench, however gave the impression to be transferring alright regardless of feeling a little bit of ache as he watched the remainder of the competition.
TNT’s protection additionally held Blackwater’s high-scoring import George King to twenty-eight factors on 10-of-22 taking pictures.
Blackwater dropped to 1-5 after taking part in minus rookie guard Sedrick Barefield, who didn’t see motion for the second time within the final three matches.
