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RR POGOY heated up in the second half as TNT overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat Phoenix Super LPG, 110-91, and remain undefeated in the PBA Philippine Cup at the University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center. of Angeles.
Shaking off a sprained ankle, Pogoy exploded with 20 of his 30 points in the second half as Tropang GIGA shifted momentum to his side starting in the third period by beating the Fuel Masters, 30-14.
Poy Erram also scored a double-double with 18 points and 15 boads for Tropang GIGA, who improved to 4-0 (win-loss) as they handed the Fuel Masters their first loss in three games.
The Fuel Masters failed to hold a 54-45 lead at halftime.
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Pogoy played a solid game despite being a game-time decision due to a sprained ankle he sustained in his last game against San Miguel.
Simon Enciso and Bobby Ray Parks added 13 and 12 points each on the Tvictory.
“During the first half, we really had a hard time adjusting because they started very well,” TNT coach Bong Ravena said.
“I give credit to Phoenix. They are not easy prey. We were lucky to adjust in the second half. Everything is defense. I have to say that our defense helped us get ahead. “
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Matthew Wright scored 31 points, but Jorey Napoles was the only other double-digit scorer with 10 for the Fuel Masters, who were already up, 40-26, in the second quarter but couldn’t hold on.
Pogoy led TNT back with 10 points in the third period, including a triple that put them ahead 73-68. He hit the last of his five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter that put Tropang GIGA ahead by double digits for the first time, 83-72.
“This kid really wants to play,” Ravena said of Pogoy.
Scores:
TNT 110 – Pogoy 30, Erram 18, Enciso 13, Parks 12, Rosario 11, Reyes 10, Castro 10, De Leon 3, Washington 2, Alejandro 0, Semerad 0, Vosotros 0, Flores 0.
Phoenix Super LPG 91 – Wright 31, Napoles 10, Perkins 8, Jazul 7, Chua 7, Reyes 6, Marcelo 5, García 5, Heruela 4, Gamboa 4, Intal 4, Ríos 0.
Quarters: 24-24; 45-54; 75-68; 110-91.
