TNT Tropang Giga delivered a commanding 110-74 win over the struggling Terrafirma Dyip to record their second straight victory in the PBA Philippine Cup at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig. The blowout improved TNT’s record to 2-3 while extending Terrafirma’s losing streak to five games.

Calvin Oftana led all scorers with 22 points while Poy Erram added 19, both delivering their damage in just three quarters. TNT broke the game wide open early and never looked back, riding the momentum from their close win over San Miguel Beer the week before.

“Our objective coming to this ballgame was just to make sure we beat Terrafirma with our effort and our energy,” said TNT head coach Chot Reyes, noting it was their first win over Terrafirma this season after losing the first two meetings. “I think that’s what happened. Our starters got us off to a really good start with their defensive effort.”

Even TNT’s bench maintained the onslaught, with Calvin Payawal burying consecutive triples to give the Tropa their largest lead at 102-56. Rey Nambatac, Kim Aurin, Roger Pogoy, Glenn Khobuntin, and Payawal all chipped in to showcase TNT’s balanced scoring.

Terrafirma, now at 1-5, was led by Louie Sangalang and Mark Nonoy who scored 16 points apiece, with Sangalang also pulling down 16 rebounds. But the Dyip’s offensive woes were apparent as they shot just 24-of-69 from the field and committed 19 turnovers, which TNT converted into the same number of points.

Stanley Pringle and Aldrech Ramos combined for 22 points in the first half but were completely shut down after the break. Meanwhile, TNT’s stifling defense and energy from start to finish ensured the game was never in doubt.

Reyes kept his starters on the bench for much of the fourth quarter, preserving them ahead of a tight three-game schedule. “We just wanted to make sure na hindi masayang ‘yung huling panalo namin,” Reyes said. “We have to play a lot more, tougher games.”