TNT wins second straight, deals Blackwater’s first loss

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TNT wins second straight, deals Blackwater’s first loss

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Moala Tautuaa and Jayson Castro lead TNT in its second straight W

MANILA, Philippines – TNT KaTropa earned its second straight win following a competitive 99-92 victory over the Blackwater Elite on Friday, December 2, at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.

Pushed to the limit by the previously undefeated Elite, the more experienced TNT roster held on late in the fourth period to win their second game in 3 tries in the early weeks of the 2016-2017 PBA Philippine Cup.

Last year’s top overall pick Moala Tautuaa led the KaTropa with 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting to go with 4 boards. Jayson Castro also played well, accounting for 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Ranidel De Ocampo added 15 points and 8 rebounds.

Blackwater was led by the 21 points and 9 rebounds of star rookie Mac Belo, who continued the impressive start to his PBA career. John Pinto and Kyle Pascual added 14 points each, while Art Dela Cruz registered 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists.

TNT shot 42% from the floor and out-rebounded Blackwater 52-43. The KaTropa also moved the ball well with 17 assists while receiving 55 points from their bench.

Scores:

TNT (99): Tautuaa 20, Castro 20, De Ocampo 15, Fonacier 11, Rosario 8, Rosser 8, Carey 5, Reyes 5, Williams 4, Pogoy 3, Hernandez 0, Rosales 0, Golla 0

Blackwater (92): Belo 21, K. Pascual 14, Pinto 14, Dela Cruz 12, Cervantes 10, Miranda 5, Ababou 4, Aguilar 4, Buenafe 4, Sena 4, Banal 0, R. Pascual 0, Forrester 0

Quarter scores: 21-30, 50-46, 76-67, 99-92 – Rappler.com

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