Kelly Williams and TNT Tropang Giga have a good time after eliminating Magnolia Hotshots and reserving a semifinals berth within the PBA Philippine Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
TNT survived Magnolia but once more as Kelly Williams’ two freethrows with two seconds left led to an 80-79 victory for a visit to the semifinals of the PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Williams calmly drained each charities after being fouled by Rafi Reavis whereas going for a putback earlier than the Tropang 5G pressured the Hotshots to a turnover on the following possession to finish a dramatic triumph regardless of needing to win twice getting into the quarterfinals.
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The Grand Slam goals of TNT are nonetheless alive after marching into the Remaining 4 in opposition to both NLEX or Rain or Shine in a best-of-seven sequence.
The semis will begin on Wednesday.
TNT Tropang 5G’s Roger Pogoy throughout a PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals sport in opposition to Magnolia Hotshots. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
Earlier than Williams’ foul pictures, Magnolia took the lead as rookie Jerom Lastimosa discovered an open Ian Sangalang beneath for a 79-78 lead with six seconds left.
Jordan Heading went for a four-pointer off the inbound on the following play however missed, then Williams obtained fouled by Reavis which led to the successful free throws.
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It was a disappointing exit for Magnolia, which began the convention on a promising notice with a 6-0 document earlier than ending the elims at 8-3 after beating TNT to take the twice-to-beat.
TNT pressured a decider after escaping with an 89-88 victory final Wednesday at Philsports Enviornment.
RR Pogoy and Calvin Oftana scored 18 factors apiece whereas Williams had 10 factors and 10 rebounds with Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser including 12 factors for TNT.
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Zavier Lucero scored 15 factors and grabbed 10 rebounds whilst Sangalang added 14 however the Hotshots have been left to ponder their stinging defeat.
