TNT Tropang Giga’s Calvin Oftana may have called their recent masterclass finals win a “job done” but the versatile wingman is far from the finish line. Representing every TNT ka-tropa who stays inspired and optimistic in the face of challenges, Oftana revealed why his second PBA...
They say the first time is always the sweetest. TNT guard Rey Nambatac felt that way as he finally fulfilled his childhood dream of winning a PBA championship just in his first conference with the Tropang Giga. TNT's Rey Nambatac fulfills his childhood dream. (PBA Images) So when the confetti...
Aging like a fine wine, veteran Jayson Castro finally bagged his first solo Finals Most Valuable Player plum in what has been a colorful 16-year career for the TNT franchise. TNT's Jayson Castro has still gas left in his tank. (PBA Images) The Tropang Giga retained their PBA Governors' Cup title...
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Jayson Castro both let out a loud roar as the final buzzer in Game 6 went off. Those were barely audible inside the Smart Araneta Coliseum as it faded in the cheers of the huge crowd as well as the wild celebration of their teammates. But their impact in the game, when...
When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. After squandering a 2-0 series lead, TNT has pulled itself together and responded with a huge victory over Barangay Ginebra, 99-72, to take Game 5 and move on cusp of title retention in the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum...
Barangay Ginebra has finally turned the corner in the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup Finals after stringing together two straight victories to tie the best-of-seven series at 2-2. Barangay Ginebra pins its hopes on Japeth Aguilar, who has been spectacular in their previous games. (PBA Images)...
The PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup Finals is back to square one as crowd-favorite Ginebra San Miguel took the last two games with Stephen Holt leading the charge on both occasions. Stephen Holt has been a key for Ginebra's two straight wins to level the finals series at 2-2 against TNT. (PBA...
Shot clock winding down. Ginebra scampering to get a good shot. Then Justin Brownlee suddenly found a lane for a one-handed dunk. That exactly summed up the story of the Game 4 of the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup Finals as the Kings took a 106-92 victory over the Tropang Giga to even the series...
Justin Brownlee assured fans he was fine after the Ginebra star appeared to be hurting several times during their Game 3 duel against TNT Tropang Giga in the PBA Governors Cup finals. “No concern, [I’m] just getting old,” said Brownlee moments after the Gin Kings won 85-73 last Friday, Nov....
TNT’s Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is definitely used to the hating and booing of the fans since his college days and up to the world’s biggest basketball league, the NBA. One thing is for sure: it motivates him. TNT’s Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (PBA Images) Playing for two straight 48-minute games...
Justin Brownlee looked winded and limping late as if there was no gas left on his legs. But somehow, he mustered enough strength to still make the winning plays in the end. (PBA Images) The Ginebra resident import drilled a booming trey and then rose for two crucial blocks down the stretch as the...
Veteran guard Jayson Castro sees a lot of promise in Barangay Ginebra rookie RJ Abarrientos. The TNT playmaker believes Abarrientos has the ability to dominate the league in the future thanks to his court vision, outside sniping, and daredevil drives. “Mas magaling siya sa akin. Kung makikita nyo...
