5G Signal Disrupted by Tropang 5G for Fiberxers Network
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The TNT Tropang 5G went down in flames against the Converge FiberXers in a thrilling showdown during the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Season 49 Philippine Cup on April 27, 2025, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. This nail-biting contest marks the latest in a series of tough matches for TNT's young squad.
The FiberXers, who were previously 3-2, emerged victorious thanks to Justin Arana's 22 points and Justine Baltazar's 21 points and 12 rebounds. Schonny Winston and Alec Stockton added 19 points each to the winning effort.
Converge coach Franco Atienza praised his team's grit following the tough match, "For a young team like ours, close games like this are invaluable. They help us see how we respond to adversity, and we pulled through something special today." He added, "It's also crucial for our next game. We were knocked out by them during the last conference, and we're eager to face them again."
The FiberXers' resilience was tested by Calvin Oftana, who scored a team-high 33 points for TNT. Roger Pogoy scored 15 points for the Tropang 5G, while Rey Nambatac had 12 points.[1][4]
Meanwhile, the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters handed the Meralco Bolts their second straight defeat with a 128-116 victory. Santi Santillan, formerly of the University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers, powered the Elasto Painters with 27 points. Gian Mamuyac and Adrian Nocum added 24 points each to the victory.
For the Bolts, Bong Quinto scored 23 points, with Raymar Jose and CJ Cansino contributing 21 points each. The Bolts will be hoping to bounce back in their next game.[2][3]
Enrichment Data:- The FiberXers' 33-point victory over TNT marked their second win in a row, while TNT suffered their second consecutive loss since the start of the Philippine Cup.- Converge had an early lead of 18 points by halftime, but TNT managed to narrow the gap in the second half. Despite this, Converge managed to maintain their lead and secure the win.- Key players for Converge aside from Arana, Baltazar, Winston, and Stockton include Roger Pogoy, who scored 15 points, and Rey Nambatac, who had 12 points. TNT's Calvin Oftana, who scored a game-high 33 points, was unable to lead his team to victory due to Converge's strong start and teamwork.- The FiberXers outrebounded TNT 48-38, showing their dominance in the paint and strong team play, as they racked up 23 assists in the game.
[1] PBA.ph. (2025). TNT Tropang 5G falters against Converge FiberXers in PBA Philippine Cup. Retrieved from www.pba.ph/news[2] Philstar.com. (2025). Rain or Shine Elasto Painters overpower Meralco Bolts in PBA Philippine Cup. Retrieved from www.philstar.com[3] Inquirer.net. (2025). Meralco Bolts fall to Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in PBA Philippine Cup. Retrieved from www.inquirer.net[4] Watch PBA games live on PTV4 and PBA Rush. Access them at www.ptv.gov.ph and www.pbarush.tv or via cable on SKYCable Ch. 56 and Cignal TV Ch. 67.
- The Converge FiberXers, an ESL team from the Philippines, secured a resounding 33-point victory over TNT Tropang 5G in a thrilling basketball match, marking their second consecutive win in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Season 49 Philippine Cup.
- Justin Arana scored 22 points, Justine Baltazar contributed 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Schonny Winston and Alec Stockton added 19 points each, leading the FiberXers to their impressive win.
- Calvin Oftana, TNT's top scorer with 33 points, could not lead his team to victory, as the FiberXers outrebounded TNT 48-38, showcasing their dominance in the paint and strong team play, racking up 23 assists in the game.
- The FiberXers currently have a 5-2 record in the Philippine Cup, while TNT has struggled with back-to-back losses since the tournament's start.
