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RHJ fires 45 as TNT completes comeback vs NLEX to take QF series opener

By Manila Times - 4 days ago
MANILA, Philippines — Rondae Hollis-Jefferson presided over TNT's courageous second half offensive as the Tropang Giga stormed back from a 13-point deficit to turn back NLEX, 107-102 and gain the head start in their PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup quarterfinals series at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The left-banded Hollis-Jefferson pumped in 34 of his 45 points in the last two periods, which allowed TNT to overhaul a double-digit deficit, en route to the series-opening win. The former Brooklyn Nets wingman also hauled down 10 rebounds, and issued seven assists in another do-it-all performance for the Tropang Giga who entered their quarterfinal pairing versus the Road Warriors as the top seed. Roger Pogoy added 13, while Jayson Castro had 12, five assists and the same number of assists. Rey Nambatac chipped in 11. It was a sorry loss for NLEX, which turned the ball over 25 times against a TNT side that scored 66 points in the second half. DeQuan Jones led the Road Warriors with 38 points and 12 rebounds.

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