MANILA, Philippines — NorthPort played steady down the stretch as it outlasted TNT, 100-95 to keep its immaculate slate in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
Joshua Munzon scored nine of his 20 points in the fourth period to help the Batang Pier win their fourth straight game to start the conference.
The 2020 top overall pick in the Rookie Draft laced his game with 2-of-4 shooting from three-point zone, two rebounds and four steals against a TNT side that turned the ball over 21 times.
The Tropang Giga, who ruled the Governors’ Cup recently, stayed winless in two starts.
Import Kadeem Jack led NorthPort with 27 points and 11 rebounds, along with three blocks.
Arvin Tolentino had 17 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, three steals and three blocks, while William Navarro finished with a near double-double of 12 and nine boards, along with four steals.
Calvin Oftana led TNT with 20 points, import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had 19, along with 14 boards, seven assists, but also had seven turnovers.
The Tropang Giga played without veteran big man Poy Erram, who was serving a one-game suspension after being slapped a flagrant foul penalty 2 in the team’s 105-84 loss to Eastern.
