PBA Round 5 of Semi-Finals. TNT Tropang advance into Finals

- January 15, 2026
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Meralco Bolts - TNT Tropang 96-99

TNT Tropang made 25-of-28 free shots (89.3 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when TNT Tropang made 9 blocks. 28 personal fouls committed by Bolts helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Naturalized Australian guard Jordan Heading (188-1996, college: CBU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 31 points and 5 assists. Guard Rey Nambatac (179-1994) contributed with 25 points and 4 assists (was perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line !!!) for the winners. Four TNT Tropang players scored in double figures. Guard CJ Cansino (188-1999) answered with 36 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and Norman Black (183-1996) added 17 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists in the effort for Bolts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.
Top scorers:
Meralco Bolts: C.CJ 36+5reb+3ast, B.Norman 17+7reb+8ast, R.Jansen 9+1reb+1ast, C.Banchero 8+2reb+3ast, Q.Kier 7+3reb+3ast, J.Raymar 6+4reb+1ast
TNT Tropang: H.Jordan 31+4reb+5ast, R.Nambatac 25+4reb+4ast, B.Ganuelas-Rosser 12+5reb, C.Oftana 10+6reb+3ast, P.John 6+2reb+1ast, S.Enciso 5+3reb
gschID: 1348079


Ginebra Kings - SM Beermen 109-115

Beermen players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. Kings were plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Center June Mar Fajardo (210-1989) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and naturalized Tongan center Moala Tautuaa (200-1989, college: Chadron St.) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Scottie Thompson (188-1993) responded with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and guard Rhon Jhay Abarrientos (181-1999) scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Ginebra Kings: T.Scottie 20+7reb+7ast, R.Jhay Abarrientos 18+5reb+7ast, S.Holt 17+6reb+3ast, J.Aguilar 16+2reb+1ast, G.Jeremiah 8+3reb, C.Ralph 8+4reb+2ast
SM Beermen: J.Fajardo 21+11reb+2ast, J.Perez 20+2reb+3ast, M.Tautuaa 18+9reb, L.Marcio 16+3reb+2ast, C.Trollano 13+4reb+2ast, R.Chris 9+3reb+8ast
gschID: 1348080


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