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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1727791511475PBA Images1.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson in action. <em>PBA Images</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA – TNT secured a spot in the 2024 PBA Govenors&#x27; Cup semifinals after cruising past NLEX, 125-96, on Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.</p><p>Import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson did what was expected of him, tallying a game-high 35 points on 12-of-20 clip and grabbed 11 rebounds. Rey Nambatac and RR Pogoy added 19 and 18 points for the TNT offense, respectively.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/9/27/pba-nlex-ties-series-after-thrilling-escape-vs-tnt-2202"><strong>READ: PBA: NLEX ties series after thrilling escape vs TNT</strong></a></div><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/9/29/pba-tnt-finds-rhythm-crushes-nlex-for-2-1-lead-1938"><strong>READ: PBA: TNT finds rhythm, crushes NLEX for 2-1 lead</strong></a></div><p>The Tropang Giga pulled away as early as the opening canto, 15-7, and never looked back.</p><p>They followed it though with a 31-21 second quarter for a 20-point, 66-46 separation coming into the second half.</p><p>For coach Chot Reyes, the series was about getting a better field goal percentage. This game, they made 42 in total out of 57 attempts, listing a 57.5 clip.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/10/1/pba-magnolia-forces-do-or-die-vs-rain-or-shine-1853"><strong>READ: PBA: Lee shines as Magnolia forces do-or-die vs. Rain or Shine</strong></a></div><p>&quot;In this sport, it&#x27;s about playing defense, certainly, but it&#x27;s also about putting the ball in the hoop,&quot; Reyes said.</p><p>&quot;I think, in the quarterfinals, we finally hit some shots. If you will notice, our field goal percentages in the elimination round were very low on all fronts,&quot; he added.</p><p>The exiting NLEX was paced by Robert Bolick, who had 25 points and seven assists on his last game this conference. DeQuan Jones was outplayed by Hollis-Jefferson and only registered 21 markers.</p><div><strong>The Scores:</strong></div><p><strong>TNT 125</strong> – Hollis-Jefferson 35, Nambatac 19, Pogoy 18, Oftana 11, Khobuntin 11, Erram 10, Williams 5, Aurin 5, Exciminiano 4, Payawal 3, Castro 2, Heruela 2, Ebona 0, Galiinato 0, Varilla 0</p><p><strong>NLEX 96</strong> – Bolick 25, Jones 21, Policarpio 12, Nermal 10, Torres 9, Anthony 5, Valdez 4, Semerad 3, Herndon 2, Nieto 2, Fajardo 2, Mocon 1, Rodger 0, Miranda 0, Amer 0</p><p><strong>QUARTERS: </strong>35-25, 66-46, 95-74, 125-96</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aHSB0zCrhXk?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>TNT secured a spot in the 2024 PBA Govenors' Cup semifinals after cruising past NLEX, 125-96, on Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.</p>

TNT secured a spot in the 2024 PBA Govenors' Cup semifinals after cruising past NLEX, 125-96, on Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

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PBA: RHJ, TNT cruise past NLEX to secure semis berth

PBA: RHJ, TNT cruise past NLEX to secure semis berth

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published Oct 01, 2024 10:20 PM PHT

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