Is TNT Tropa in trouble?

Titled Fighters deliver twin doubles, Grandslam-seeking TNT Tropang 5G stuns Phoenix Super LPG in intense battle

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2025 May 2 . 4:03 AM

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Is TNT Tropa in trouble?

🏀 Evening Basketball Showdowns tonight, folks! 🏀

5:00 pm - NLEX goes against Blackwater

7:30 pm - TNT faces off against Phoenix (Potential Grandslam) 🌟

TNT Tropang 5G seeks the Grandslam against Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters in the main game on Friday, May 2nd, 2025, during PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Sports Center in Montalban.

This isn't a first for the TNT Tropang 5G, having swept their previous matches since their victory in the Commissioner's Cup.

The quality of TNT Tropang 5G's import, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, has come under scrutiny after a lackluster performance in the recently concluded komperensya (comparison) where a Filipino lineup was preferred [ESL source].

Besides Hollis-Jefferson, the TNT Tropang 5G's star pointguard, Jayson Castro, is recovering from an injury that affected his shooting angle [ESL source]. TNT coach Chot Reyes stated that they're still adjusting without both Hollis-Jefferson and Castro [ESL source].

Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters are looking to bounce back from their recent slump of 1-3 records [ESL source].

For the opening game, it's NLEX Road Warriors vs Blackwater Bossing.

The Road Warriors currently have a 2-1 record, while the Bossing is at 1-2 [ESL source].

Keep an eye on the Road Warriors, who have been on a roll lately since defeating Rain or Shine Elasto Painters and TNT Tropang 5G in back-to-back matches [ESL source]. / Rewritten

TNT Tropang 5G, currently on a winning streak, will aim for the Grandslam against Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters in the main game of the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Sports Center in Montalban. However, their import, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, has faced criticism for his performance, and star pointguard Jayson Castro is recovering from an injury. Meanwhile, in the first game, the NLEX Road Warriors, who have a 2-1 record, will face Blackwater Bossing, who are currently at 1-2. The Road Warriors have shown impressive form lately, defeating both the TNT Tropang 5G and Rain or Shine Elasto Painters recently.