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TNT Tropang Giga vs Phoenix Fuel Masters, Barangay Geneva Kings vs Meralco Bolts for endings stain
By Michael Angelo S. Murillo, Senior reporter
It’s win or go home for the remaining four teams in the PBA Philippine Cup as they play in a pair of semi-final matches on Friday at the Angeles University Foundation Sports Arena in Pampanga.
All tied at 2-2 in their respective best-of-five series, TNT Tropang Giga and Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters in one bracket and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings and the Meralco Bolts in the other make one last attempt to reserve a spot. in the final of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) All-Filipino tournament.
At 3:45 pm, the match between Tropang Giga and Fuel Masters will begin.
TNT forced life or death on Wednesday after winning Game 4, 102-101.
It was another close game in the hard-fought series whose outcome was not decided until the final seconds of the contest.
Ray Parks Jr. led the way for the Tropang Giga in their valiant victory in Game Four, finishing with 36 points, 12 in the fourth quarter, along with six rebounds, three assists and two steals.
Veteran Jayson Castro had 21 markers and five dimes, while Roger Pogoy finished with 18 points.
Also replacing TNT was point guard Simon Enciso, who scored 14 points, 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.
For Phoenix, who showed plenty of stamina despite the loss, Matthew Wright had another solid outing coming from injury, finishing with 34 points, nine assists and five rebounds. Jason Perkins, meanwhile, scored 19 points.
Do it all Calvin Abueva, meanwhile, scored 17 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and three steals for the Fuel Masters before committing a foul.
Given how highly competitive the series has been, with the average margin of victory set at 3.5 points, TNT coach Bong Ravena said they should be ready for what is expected to be another routine of a match in which the winner takes it all.
“There is no relaxation on our part. We only tied the series. There is nothing to celebrate yet, ”said Mr. Ravena after the game.
“We have to love him more in the next game and maintain a high level of play.”
REYES VS. Bolts
Closing the day of life or death for the PBA is the clash between the Kings and Bolts at 6:30 p.m.
Meralco dug deep in the final game to score an 83-80 victory and stay alive in the Philippine Cup.
Game four between the Kings and Bolts was marked by runs and counterattacks, setting up a cardiac ending.
Reynel Hugnatan, who scored the most for Meralco with 19 points, drained a crucial long basket in the closing seconds of the match, while Raymond Almazan produced a game-saving defensive gem, blocking Stanley Pringle’s basket attempt, to help out. your team to the big victory.
Chris Newsome had 16 points, 11 rebounds, six steals and five assists, while Cliff Hodge also had 16 markers for the Bolts.
For Barangay Geneva, it was Mr. Pringle who was the tallest man with 18 points to accompany seven rebounds and six assists.
Jared Dillinger had 15 points with Scottie Thompson and Japeth Aguilar contributing 12 points each.
Having positioned himself to advance to the final, Meralco coach Norman Black said they have every intention of seeing their championship advance.
“We have to win two games to go to the next stage. We’re halfway there, ”said Mr. Black., Adding that he hopes his players will play their respective roles and more to give them a better chance of winning in the rubber match.
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