PBA: TNT completes escape job vs Magnolia to book semis berth

PBA: TNT completes escape job vs Magnolia to book semis berth

TNT survived Magnolia yet again as Kelly Williams’ two freethrows with two seconds left led to an 80-79 victory for a trip to the semifinals of the PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Williams calmly drained both charities after being fouled by Rafi Reavis while going for a putback before the Tropang 5G forced the Hotshots to a turnover on the next possession to complete a dramatic triumph despite needing to win twice enterin…

Clutch Kelly: Williams keeps Grand Slam bid alive as TNT outlasts Magnolia

MANILA, Philippines – With TNT’s Grand Slam bid on the line, it turned to its most senior player to stay alive. The Tropang Giga advanced to the semifinals of the PBA Philippine Cup by the skin of their teeth as Kelly Williams sank the game-winning free throws against Magnolia, 80-79, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Saturday, June 21. Williams, 43, drained the go-ahead foul shots with 2.7 seconds left to finish with 10 points and 10 rebounds, kee…

Mike Malonzo justifies long-term deal in Rain or Shine’s playoff upset

Mike Malonzo was given the flowers he so deserved after providing the surprise spark in Rain or Shine’s upset of the twice-to-beat NLEX on Saturday night to advance to the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup semifinals. Teammate Santi Santillan took the time to give praise – or what today’s youth refer to as ‘shout-out’ – to the rookie winger even though he earned Player of the Game honors after firing 24 points and nine rebounds off the bench. “Shout …