TNT plays its first PBA Governors’ Cup game with a heavily depleted lineup and still secures a 106-103 win over Macau at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Tropang 5G are missing multiple regulars, including injured players Calvin Oftana, Poy Erram and Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser, and also sit out Jayson Castro and Kelly Williams due to family-related commitments. Despite the absences, TNT holds off a late push from Macau in the final minutes.
Rey Nambatac contributes off the bench for TNT, finishing with 23 points and six assists, along with a steal and a block. TNT’s coaching staff, led by Chot Reyes, relies on the remaining players to manage Macau’s late rally and preserve the narrow lead. The win keeps Macau winless through four games in Group A, while TNT records a comeback victory in its title-redemption start.
