TNT vs Magnolia

Williams scored 18 points right in the first half to help open a sizeable lead early and the Tropang GIGA never allowed Magnolia to get back, leading by as ...

“This is [just] one win and we are preparing for a long series. Williams had 12 points in the second quarter alone, including a string of tough jumpers that enabled the Tropang GIGA to grab a 54-37 lead at the half. Williams scored 18 points right in the first half to help open a sizeable lead early and the Tropang GIGA never allowed Magnolia to get back, leading by as many as 24 points in the wire-to-wire victory for a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

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But the trio of Paul Lee, Mark Barroca and Jio Jalalon could not get any rhythm going until the game has gotten out of hand. Williams also finished with five rebounds, and four assists and got plenty of help as Roger Pogoy produced 23 points and five assists, while Glenn Khobuntin came off the bench to contribute 18 points and seven rebounds. The reigning scoring champion scattered 18 of his game-high 26 points in the first half, including 12 in the second period that saw the Tropang Giga stretch their lead to as much as 47-30 before going on to complete the wire-to-wire win in the best-of-seven series opener.

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Magnolia finished the game shooting just 36% from the field, including only 8-of-28 from long range. A flurry of points from Jiovani Jalalon got Magnolia within 13 points, 95-82, with still over seven minutes left but the Tropang GIGA had an answer every time the Hotshots got close. He made six of his first 10 shots, including four three-pointers, to help the Tropang GIGA build a 54-37 advantage at the half.

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The Tropang Giga also banked on Jayson Castro early as he finished with 12 points – 10 coming in the first half – on top of 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Williams also finished with 5 rebounds and 4 assists, Pogoy added 5 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals, while Glenn Khobuntin provided a big boost off the bench with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Williams poured in 18 of his game-high 26 points in the first half to key the Tropang Giga to a sizable halftime advantage as they drew first blood in the best-of-seven series.

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We're just thinking of what's in front of us, and right now what's in front of us is Game 2." "I commend my team for how we just took it to them in the second half. "This is a tough team that we're playing against," Williams added. "My rotation and substitutions is really dictated by how the game is flowing, who's playing well and who's on the floor for the other team," Reyes said. But whether it's high scoring or not, our focus is to get good shots and to not turn the ball over because Magnolia on transition is deadly." Hopefully we're able to do that on a game-to-game basis. "Those are the vets on the team. Wong had just two points, but he's proven to be a valuable rotation player for Chito Victolero. "Those are the guys I go to if I have any questions. We're not the biggest team in the league by any means, so we have to compensate in other ways." "I'm blessed to have players who can play multiple positions. The Hotshots were playing their third game in six days and looked a step slower all night.