TNT, Converge clash anew   

Converge’s Scotty Hopson shoots over TNT’s Rondae Hollis-Jefferson in the PBA Governors’ Cup.–PBA IMAGES

TNT and NorthPort have been battling injuries in the PBA Governors’ Cup and have gotten contrasting results through their respective campaigns.

The two banged-up squads will have a chance at capturing a key victory that will have different implications as the second round of the import-laden showcase gets going on Sunday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila.

The Tropang Giga, who are currently pacing Pool A with a 4-1 win-loss mark, will have a chance to avenge their heartbreaking 96-95 loss to fellow telco club Converge when the two sides face off again at 7:30 p.m.

“I’ve played through pain my entire life, so strap ‘em up and let’s go,” said resident import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, who has been playing through a bum ankle.

Game-winner

The FiberXers ran away with a win over the traditional powerhouse over a week ago thanks to reinforcement Scotty Hopson’s game-winning shot from the pioneering four-point line.

A win by TNT will extend its winning ways to three games and afford itself a chance to tighten its grip on Pool A, where sister team Meralco is in second place with an identical record.

The Bolts are trying to beat TNT to it in a contest against 3-2 Magnolia that was being played as of press time at Panabo Multi-Purpose Tourism, Sports & Cultural Center in Davao del Norte.

Meanwhile, the Batang Pier are looking to arrest a two-game slide when it battles Terrafirma at 5 p.m.

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