Romeo tows TNT past Phoenix for 2-0 start

TNT pulled away in the second half to beat Phoenix, 106-98, for a 2-0 start in the 2018 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Saturday night at Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Terrence Romeo led the way with 21 points, doing most of the damage in the pivotal third period where the KaTropa took control.

TNT took a 49-47 halftime lead before it got going with Romeo, Troy Rosario and Jayson Castro making significant contributions.

KaTropa import Jeremy Tyler also had his moments en route to a 17-point, 15-rebound double-double.

Castro added 18 points and seven assists in only 23 minutes while Rosario and Jericho Cruz had 13 and 14 points, respectively.

James White paced the Fuel Masters (1-1) with 32 points and 11 rebounds.