PBA PHILIPPINE CUP TNT KaTropa spills Alaska Aces
Game Today
(Panabo City, Davao del Norte)
5 p.m. — San Miguel vs Phoenix Pulse
TNT KaTropa continued its timely surge in the PBA Philippine Cup after handing Alaska another disappointing setback, 92-78, at the Cuneta Astrodome.
Roger Pogoy, ranked fourth in the league in scoring, fired 24 points while Troy Rosario added 15 points and five rebounds as the KaTropa extended their winning streak to four games to secure a quarterfinals berth.
The KaTropa, who were in control for most of the way after a seesaw start, forged a tie for third with the defending champion San Miguel Beermen at 6-3.
It also kept TNT within pace in the race for the twice-to-beat advantage given to the top two teams after the elims.
“Let’s see if we still have a chance of getting the twice-to-beat, what’s important is to win our last two games,” said TNT coach Bong Ravena.
The remaining assignments favor TNT as it faces two teams currently with losing record.
TNT battles the Columbian Dyip on March 22 at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City before facing the NorthPort Batang Pier two days later at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Columbian has a 4-6 record while NorthPort is at 2-5.
Meanwhile, Phoenix Pulse tries to once again secure the twice-to-beat advantage as it battles streaking San Miguel Beer and June Mar Fajardo in the Petron Saturday Special today at the Panabo Multi-Purpose Tourism, Sports and Cultural Center in Davao del Norte.
(Jonas Terrado)