TNT continues Grand Slam bid, eliminates Rain or Shine to book finals ticket anew

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PBA

Published July 6, 2025 10:35pm

TNT remained on track in its Grand Slam bid after escaping Rain or Shine, 97-89, in Game 6 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

With the victory, the Tropang 5G eliminated the Elasto Painters to advance to the finals.

This will be TNT's third straight finals stint this season after winning the first two titles of the league's 49th season -- the Governors' Cup and the Commissioner's Cup.

Scores:

TNT 97 – Heading 29, Ganuelas-Rosser 17, Khobuntin 16, Aurin 13, Oftana 12, Heruela 5, Enciso 3, Erram 2, Varilla 0, Vosotros 0, Galinato 0.

Rain or Shine 89 – Tiongson 30, Caracut 15, Nocum 11, Mamuyac 9, Clarito 8, Asistio 7, Santillan 4, Malonzo 3, Datu 2, Norwood 0.

Quarters: 28-27, 47-50, 69-70, 97-89.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News

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