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GUNNER. Roger Pogoy in action for the TNT Tropang 5G in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup.
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TNT draws first blood in the PBA Philippine Cup finals following a contentious call that overrules a crucial bucket by San Miguel big man Mo Tautuaa
MANILA, Philippines – TNT frittered away a 24-point lead but held on to beat San Miguel, 99-96, following a controversial finish to Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup finals at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, July 13.
The Tropang 5G pulled off the win following a contentious call that overruled a crucial bucket by Beermen big man Mo Tautuaa with a minute left as TNT drew first blood in the best-of-seven clash.
Tautuaa gave San Miguel a 98-97 lead with 56 seconds to play as the ball bounced in after he fell short of his dunk attempt, but the referees ruled out the basket for offensive interference.
That proved to be the turning point as the Tropang 5G sealed the victory behind two free throws by Calvin Oftana with 3.6 seconds left.
Roger Pogoy paced TNT with 23 points on 7-of-11 shooting, marking a successful return from a four-game absence caused by a hamstring injury.
Jordan Heading supplied 19 points, 6 assists, and 3 rebounds, while Oftana tallied 13 points and 9 rebounds.
The Scores
TNT 99 – Pogoy 23, Heading 19, Oftana 13, Ganuelas-Rosser 13, Williams 9, Erram 9, Enciso 6, Khobuntin 5, Heruela 2, Aurin 0.
San Miguel 96 – Fajardo 26, Perez 19, Trollano 13, Tautuaa 10, Cruc 8, Ross 7, Lassiter 7, Tiongson 4, Brondial 2, Teng 0, Rosales 0.
Quarters: 28-22, 61-41, 85-66, 99-96.
– Rappler.com
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