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PBA: NorthPort makes statement with hard-earned win vs. TNT
PBA: NorthPort makes statement with hard-earned win vs. TNT
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Published Dec 08, 2024 07:37 PM PHT
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Updated Dec 08, 2024 07:47 PM PHT
NorthPort's Joshua Munzon soars for a layup against TNT in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup, December 8, 2024 at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. PBA Images
NorthPort's Joshua Munzon soars for a layup against TNT in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup, December 8, 2024 at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. PBA ImagesMANILA -- NorthPort displayed great composure down the stretch to hold off TNT, 100-95, and stay undefeated in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
MANILA -- NorthPort displayed great composure down the stretch to hold off TNT, 100-95, and stay undefeated in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
Joshua Munzon hit a clutch three-pointer and the Batang Pier locked down defensively in the closing minute to improve to 4-0 in the conference, while handing the Tropang GIGA a second loss in a row.
Joshua Munzon hit a clutch three-pointer and the Batang Pier locked down defensively in the closing minute to improve to 4-0 in the conference, while handing the Tropang GIGA a second loss in a row.
Munzon finished with 20 points, the highest scorer among the NorthPort locals, while import Kadeem Jack put up a 27-point, 11-rebound double-double. Arvin Tolentino added 17 points and 11 boards of his own.
Munzon finished with 20 points, the highest scorer among the NorthPort locals, while import Kadeem Jack put up a 27-point, 11-rebound double-double. Arvin Tolentino added 17 points and 11 boards of his own.
In a back-and-forth affair, TNT took a slim 94-93 lead off two charities by Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, but William Navarro found Evan Nelle open under the hoop for the go-ahead bucket with 2:32 left, 95-94. A Tolentino layup with under two minutes left made it a three-point game.
In a back-and-forth affair, TNT took a slim 94-93 lead off two charities by Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, but William Navarro found Evan Nelle open under the hoop for the go-ahead bucket with 2:32 left, 95-94. A Tolentino layup with under two minutes left made it a three-point game.
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Hollis-Jefferson kept TNT alive, splitting his free throws for a 97-95 count with still 1:43 to go. But Munzon knocked down a dagger triple with 1:28 to play, pegging the final score, as the Batang Pier denied the Tropang GIGA the rest of the way.
Hollis-Jefferson kept TNT alive, splitting his free throws for a 97-95 count with still 1:43 to go. But Munzon knocked down a dagger triple with 1:28 to play, pegging the final score, as the Batang Pier denied the Tropang GIGA the rest of the way.
NorthPort forced Roger Pogoy into a rushed three-pointer, and Hollis-Jefferson and Calvin Oftana could not connect on a pass after a TNT stop. Two missed free throws by Jack gave TNT some hope, but he made up for his error on offense by blocking a four-point attempt by Oftana in the next possession, and the Batang Pier held on from there.
NorthPort forced Roger Pogoy into a rushed three-pointer, and Hollis-Jefferson and Calvin Oftana could not connect on a pass after a TNT stop. Two missed free throws by Jack gave TNT some hope, but he made up for his error on offense by blocking a four-point attempt by Oftana in the next possession, and the Batang Pier held on from there.
Oftana had 20 points and nine rebounds to lead the Tropang GIGA, while Hollis-Jefferson finished with 19 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists. However, he also committed seven turnovers before fouling out with 19.2 ticks left.
Oftana had 20 points and nine rebounds to lead the Tropang GIGA, while Hollis-Jefferson finished with 19 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists. However, he also committed seven turnovers before fouling out with 19.2 ticks left.
The Scores :
NORTHPORT 100 -Jack 27, Munzon 20, Tolentino 17, Navarro 12, Nelle 8, Yu 6, Onwubere 4, Cuntapay 3, Bulanadi 3, Flores 0, Miranda 0
NORTHPORT 100 -Jack 27, Munzon 20, Tolentino 17, Navarro 12, Nelle 8, Yu 6, Onwubere 4, Cuntapay 3, Bulanadi 3, Flores 0, Miranda 0
TNT 95 – Oftana 20, Hollis-Jefferson 19, Pogoy 17, Khobuntin 14, Galinato 10, Nambatac 9, Aurin 4, Razon 2, Heruela 0, Exciminiano 0, Ebona 0
TNT 95 – Oftana 20, Hollis-Jefferson 19, Pogoy 17, Khobuntin 14, Galinato 10, Nambatac 9, Aurin 4, Razon 2, Heruela 0, Exciminiano 0, Ebona 0
QUARTERS : 26-22, 45-52, 72-73, 100-95
QUARTERS : 26-22, 45-52, 72-73, 100-95
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