TNT dusts off Phoenix, braces for defense-oriented semis with Meralco

“I like it. I like it so much,” Lastimosa said after the authoritative win at Smart Araneta Coliseum as he was pressed to elaborate when they face either Meralco or Magnolia, teams that the Tropang Giga can handle in terms of matchups and dealing with their knack for focusing more on making stops rather than winning through offense.

“Knowing that Meralco and Magnolia hold their opponents down to less than 100 [points], it’s going to be challenging. But I think this team is built for it ,” he added. “I think we have the length to match up with them,” Lastimosa said. “I think we have enough guards to match up with their guards, and I’m fine with it.”

The Tropang Giga, however, saw the return of Poy Erram, who had been out since last conference after undergoing knee procedure. Erram played the latter part of the contest when the outcome was already settled.

Source: News Formal (newsformal.com)

The Tropang Giga defeated the Fuelmasters to advance to the semifinal round, where they will face the Meralco Bolts.

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