ANTIPOLO — TNT had to overcome a major endgame threat by Blackwater before coming away with the 99-94 decision to post back-to-back wins anew in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center here Tuesday.
The Tropang 5G already led by 10 entering the final two minutes but their foes roared back and got to within just a point, 95-94, following a booming trey by Sedrick Barefield over Bol Bol’s outstretched arms with 44.6 seconds to go.
But the Bossing just couldn’t find the gear to get ahead, with Barefield’s attempt at replicating his shot prior against the 7-foot-3 winger hitting only the front rim.
They refused to foul either on the following possession, and Roger Pogoy took advantage by dishing the rock to a wide-open Calvin Oftana from near the basket to make it a 97-94 advantage with less than six seconds to play.
Robert Upshaw III rushed a three and air-balled, and Bol would go on to ice the game with a perfect trip to the foul line with 1.8 ticks to spare.
Bol finished with 48 points to lead TNT, who improved to 4-2 following the escape and joined Ginebra at the fourth spot of the standings.
