PBA: TNT bounces back at Magnolia's expense

TNT survived Magnolia, 88-82, to return to its winning ways in the PBA Governors' Cup on Thursday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.

The Tropang Giga were leading 72-66 at the end of the fourth quarter before the Hotshots reclaimed the lead, 80-78, after an Ian Sangalang jumper at the 3:33 mark. TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson then drilled a triple to start a 10-0 run to seal the win.

Hollis-Jefferson had 32 points, 19 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and a block, while Rey Nambatac led the locals with 15 points. RR Pogoy added 10 points as TNT improved to 3-1.

Glenn Robinson III had 19 points, 15 rebounds, three assists, and a steal, while Zav Lucero had 14 points as Magnolia slipped to 1-2 in Group A.

Scores:

TNT 88 – Hollis-Jefferson 32, Nambatac 15, Pogoy 12, Heruela 10, Erram 6, Castro 4, Oftana 3, Khobuntin 3, Aurin 3, varilla 0, Exciminiano 0, Ebona 0.

Magnolia 82 – Robinson III 19, Lucero 14, Lee 13, Barroca 12, Sangalang 11, Abueva 7, Dela Rosa 6, Ahanmisi 0, Dionisio 0, Alfaro 0, Escoto 0, Laput 0

Quarters: 29-22, 50-49, 72-66, 88-82.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News