TNT downs Alaska to punch semis slot

The TNT Tropang Giga knocked down the Alaska Aces, 104-83, on Saturday to punch a ticket in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.

Roger Pogoy dropped 34 points on six-of-ten triples, while Ray Parks listed 20 markers in the quarterfinals match.

After a tie at 51 to end the first half, the Tropang Giga made a 33-point onslaught against Alaska’s 15 to close the third period at  84-66.

TNT had their biggest lead at the 3:21 mark of the fourth quarter after a Troy Rosario layup widened the gap, 101-75.

The Tropang Giga will wait for the winner of the series between Phoenix and Magnolia for their next opponent.

TNT 104 – Pogoy 34, Parks 20, Rosario 10, Erram 9, Castro 8, Enciso 6, Semerad 4, Washington 4, Reyes 2, Montalbo 2, Vosotros 0, Flores 0.

Alaska 83 – Teng 13, Ahanmisi 12, Manuel 12, Herndon 11, Brondial 9, Ayaay 8, Tratter 6, DiGregorio 4, Ebona 4, Casio 2, Marcelino 2, Andrada 0, Publico 0.

– RC, GMA News