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SMART CLARK GIGA CITY – Roger Pogoy ignited a familiar foe when TNT decimated Alaska, 104-83, to reach the semifinals of the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday at the AUF Sports and Cultural Center powered by SMART 5G technology.
It might be remembered that the 6-foot-2 guard burned the Aces on the season reboot last October 11 when he erupted for a career-high 45, and the latter seemed not to have learned his lesson as he was allowed to let loose again.
This time, Pogoy scored 34 points, 16 of which came in the third inning as he led Tropang Giga’s breakaway that converted a 51 deadlock to an 84-66 lead entering the final draw that proved insurmountable.
The Troop would lead by up to 26 points, 101-75, after a basket by Troy Rosario with 3:26 left before reaching the victory that made them the second team to enter the semifinals alongside top seed Barangay Ginebra.
MVP Group’s flagship franchise makes its first Philippine Cup semi-final appearance in three years and will await the winner between Phoenix Super LPG and Magnolia for its rivals in the next round.
