MANILA, Philippines—TNT may be filled with bona fide stars but the team’s role players are just as ready to step up.
That’s what happened when the Tropang Giga survived Phoenix, 102-101, in Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Wednesday at Angeles University Foundation.
Poy Erram and Troy Rosario struggled mightily with both their offense and defense and the Tropang Giga turned to veteran Jay Washington and spitfire guard Simon Enciso to also deliver the goods.
Washington, a two-time Best Player of the Conference, played for 31 minutes putting up humble offensive numbers of six points on 3-of-8 shooting but it was his defense that sustained the Tropang Giga in the long run …
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