PBA 2018:
Talk 'N Text rips Rain or Shine, 110-104
September 22, 2018 – Passi City
by Rock Punzalan
PBA News 2018: Talk ‘N Text rips Rain or Shine, 110-104 this Saturday evening in the 2018 PBA Governors’ Cup in Passi City Iloilo. Import Marcus Blakely paced TNT with his 26 points and 14 rebounds, while RR Pogoy contributed 14 buckets.
Notes:
➤ Talk ‘N Text deployed a well-balanced offense as they registered 27 assists against 16 total by the Elastopainters, and shot better from the 2-point clip with 22 of 42 goals (52%) compared to ROS’ 23 of 48 (47%).
➤ Bong Ravena debuted as head coach for the KaTropa to replace outgoing coach Nash Racela.
➤ J’Nathan Bullock led the losing ROS with 23 markers and 5 boards, while James Yap added 21 points and 6 boards.
➤ TNT is now 3-4 in the Governors’ Cup, while Rain or Shine dropped to 0-1 after losing their opener.
Game Scores:
Quarters:
Talk 'n text: 110
rain or shine: 104
Posted September 22, 2018 - Passi City, Iloilo
Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team
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