Kelly Williams Shines in Gritty Win for TNT
Still providing key contributions for TNT, Kelly Williams shines on both ends in a gritty win over Phoenix where the Tropang Giga fought back from a 23-point deficit.
Key Highlights:
- Williams produced a double-double of 17 points and 13 rebounds with 2 steals.
- He limited Fuel Masters star Jason Perkins in the second half.
- TNT climbed out of a 23-point hole on their way to a 5-4 record.
Game Recap:
Scoring just 4 points in the first two frames, Williams supplied 13 points in the second half, including 8 points in a pivotal third quarter that saw TNT explode for 42 points to turn a 62-42 halftime deficit to an 84-81 lead.
Williams also shone on the defensive end, holding Perkins to just 5 points in the last two periods after the Phoenix forward fueled their sizzling start with 21 first-half points.
With Williams providing valuable contribution, the rest of the Tropang Giga followed suit as Roger Pogoy and Calvin Oftana took turns carrying the scoring cudgels.
Player Stats:
- Roger Pogoy: 23 points, 8 rebounds
- Calvin Oftana: 19 points, 9 rebounds
- Kim Aurin: 12 points, 3-of-6 from beyond the arc
Rookie guard Kim Aurin delivered as well, firing 12 points on a 3-of-6 clip from beyond the arc, including back-to-back three-pointers in the third quarter that allowed the Tropang Giga to seize the upper hand at 79-76.
Perkins finished with a 26-point, 10 rebound double-double, but he went 2-of-8 in the second half after shooting an ultra-efficient 7-of-10 clip in the first two quarters.
Final Scores:
TNT 108 – Pogoy 23, Oftana 19, Williams 17, Aurin 12, Khobuntin 11, Castro 7, B.Ganuelas-Rosser 7, Montalbo 4, Heruela 3, Ponferrada 2, Reyes 2, Galinato 0, M.Ganuelas-Rosser 0, Ebona 0.
Phoenix 101 – Perkins 26, Alejandro 16, Tuffin 13, Rivero 11, Salado 10, Jasul 8, Muyang 4, Mocon 4, Garcia 3, Daves 3, Soyud 2, Lalata 1, Verano 0, Camacho 0.
Quarters: 22-29, 42-62, 84-81, 108-101.
