TNT Troop Giga veteran Jayson Castro during a PBA Commissioner’s Cup match against Blackwater Bossing. –PBA IMAGES
Jayson Castro finally saw action for TNT and had a key performance in beating Blackwater, 109-93, on Thursday in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
The Governors’ Cup final MVP scored 16 points in 18 minutes coming off the bench, highlighted by a four-pointer before halftime to give the Tropang Giga a 2-2 record.
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It was TNT’s second straight victory after opening the conference midseason with back-to-back losses.
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Castro was given an extended rest by the Tropang Giga, especially after his vital performance last November when they defeated Barangay Ginebra for the first conference crown.
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Import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had 22 points, nine rebounds, six assists and two steals while Rey Nambatac and Calvin Oftana added 19 and 18 in Tropang Giga’s victory.
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But TNT faced a scary situation in the second half when Poy Erram landed awkwardly while going for a basket and didn’t return.
Erram had to be helped back to the bench, but he seemed to be moving well despite a bit of pain as he watched the rest of the game.
TNT’s defense also held Blackwater import George King to 28 points on 10-of-22 shooting.
Blackwater fell to 1-5 after playing without rookie guard Sedrick Barefield, who did not see action for the second time in the last three games.
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