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TNT rips NLEX to take 2-1 series lead

MANILA, Philippines — TNT played with a surge of energy from the get-go and sustained it till the end to roll past NLEX, 109-91 on Sunday to move within a win from advancing to the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup semifinal series.

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson registered a near triple-double effort of 27 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, Calvin Oftana had 18, while Rey Nambatac and Glenn Khobuntin each added 17 for the Tropang Giga.