TNT Tropang 5G’s Calvin Oftana throughout a PBA Philippine Cup sport in opposition to San Miguel Beermen. –PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines—TNT turned to considered one of its most dependable swingmen in Calvin Oftana to lastly break by means of within the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup.
After three powerful losses to begin the all-Filipino convention, the Tropang 5G lastly barged into the win column after an 89-84 win over San Miguel Beer.
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Oftana headlined the much-needed triumph in additional methods than one.
“Coach [Chot Reyes] instructed us yesterday throughout our huddle that we should always simply present up as a result of that’s what we’ve been lacking for the previous three video games,” mentioned the sweet-shooting ahead at Ynares Sports activities Middle in Antipolo on Sunday.
“We now have no Rondae [Hollis-Jefferson], no rebounder or shot blocker so having mentioned that, we wrote it on our board as one thing that I can contribute to the workforce.”
Oftana completed with 23 factors–which isn’t an uncommon quantity for him on offense–till it was paired together with his rebounding numbers– 21 boards–for a monster double-double.
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The feat is much more spectacular, contemplating June Mar Fajardo was down within the paint with him, bodying for rebounds down low.
For comparability, Fajardo scored 21 factors and 14 rebounds, seven lower than Oftana’s.
Nevertheless, Oftana barely talked about his career-high in rebounds. He, as a substitute, expressed aid because the grand slam-seeking TNT improved to a 1-3 document for the season.
“This can be my career-high in rebounds however I wasn’t on the lookout for that. I’m simply pleased we obtained a win on this convention and hopefully, we maintain this,” mentioned the Gilas Pilipinas ahead.
The Tropang 5G look to maintain the momentum occurring Friday after they face Terrafirma at Philsports Enviornment in Pasig.
