TNT reinforcement Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. PBA Images
MANILA, Philippines – TNT will advance to the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup semifinals after taking out guest team Eastern, 109-93, in the quarterfinals, Thursday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Governors' Cup Best import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was at the forefront of the TNT offense, tallying 31 points while collecting 15 rebounds, four assists, and three steals.
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Rey Nambatac was second in scoring as he listed 18 points, while veteran guard Jayson Castro added 16, and Poy Erram was at close 15.
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They will now wait for the winner of Converge-Rain or Shine matchup — a series currently led by the FiberXers, 1-0.
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Meanwhile, Hayden Blankley paced the losing Hong Kong side with 24 points.
The Scores:
TNT 109 – Hollis-Jefferson 31, Nambatac 18, Castro 16, Oftana 12, Erram 15, Pogoy 6, Williams 6, Aurin 4, Khobuntin 1
EASTERN 93 – Blankley 24, Clark 16, Yang 14, Lam 11, Chan 9, Zhu 8, Guincahrd 5, Xu 4, Cao 2, Leung 0
QUARTERS: 27-24, 51-50, 80-73, 109-93