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Castro Overcomes Knee Troubles as TNT Secures Playoff Spot

Jayson Castro Leads TNT Tropang Giga to Playoff Berth

Jayson Castro refused to let his ailing knee prevent him from showing up when his team needed him the most. Initially a scratch for their final elimination round game in the PBA Philippine Cup, Castro pulled through as TNT clinched its playoff berth by way of a 98-93 win over Magnolia at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Sunday, May 5.

Castro’s Determination

Castro delivered the big hits and finished with 18 points, 7 assists, and 4 rebounds to help the Tropang Giga improve to 6-5 and nail the No. 4 seed in the quarterfinals. TNT head coach Chot Reyes mentioned that they were considering not playing Castro due to his knee issues, but Castro insisted on playing and made a significant impact on the game.

Key Players Performance

Aside from Castro, Kelly Williams also rose to the occasion with a season-high 19 points on top of 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Brian Heruela, Calvin Oftana, and Jewel Ponferada also contributed to the victory with their solid performances.

Upcoming Quarterfinals

TNT Tropang Giga, who secured the No. 4 seed, will face No. 5 Rain or Shine in a best-of-three quarterfinals series. The team is optimistic about their performance in the playoffs following this crucial win.

Final Scores

  • TNT 98 – K. Williams 19, Castro 18, Heruela 13, Oftana 12, Ponferrada 10, Pogoy 7, Khobuntin 7, B. Ganuelas-Rosser 4, Montalbo 4, Aurin 2, Galinato 2, Varilla 0
  • Magnolia 93 – Barroca 22, Sangalang 21, Dionisio 14, Dela Rosa 9, Abueva 7, Jalalon 6, Balanza 5, Lee 3, Laput 2, Reavis 2, Tratter 2, Eriobu 0, Mendoza 0

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