TALK 'N Text pulled off a thrilling 63-62 comeback win against PBA Greats to cap a championship sweep in the 2024 Batang PBA-Centrum Kids 11-under tournament on Monday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.
Thiago Cruz drained the go-ahead basket in the last 21 seconds as the Batang Tropang Giga banked on one last defensive stand to carve out the thrilling victory over the resilient PBA Greats squad.
Cruz finished with 24 points while his brother Theon fired 15 in TNT's perfect campaign in six games.
Prince Rubaya and Andre Isagon added eight and six points, respectively, for the Batang Tropang Giga, who trailed 25-33 at the half.
Zigrid Kian Hernandez topscored for the PBA Greats with 19 points including two clutch free throws to tie the game at 61 in the last 40 seconds.
Sponsored content: The PBA Greats regained a 62-61 after the split of Rylee Binondo, who finished with 10 points, before Thiago nailed the game-winner on a sweet floater. (JBU)
The Scores:
Talk 'N Text 63 - Cruz Thi. 24, Cruz The. 15, Rubaya 8, Isagon 6, Chi 2, Ramos 2, Robles 2, Lazaro 2, Santos 2, Jardin 0, Ramos 0, Sudario 0, Tolentino 0, Posada 0, Yang 0, Romey 0, Obag 0.
PBA Greats - Hernandez 19, Binondo 10, Abdul 8, Recto 7, Castillo 6, Espiritu 2, Mmortel 2, Sacmar 0, Cruz 0, Carpina 0, Chua 0, Corral, San Diego 0, Pineda 0.
Quarterscores: 10-17, 25-33, 40-42, 63-62.
