TNT Katropa will face two-time defending champion San Miguel beermen on a best-of-seven semi-finals series after defeating Globalport Batang Pier yesterday, 95-90.
TNT coach Nash Racela says that the team should not be complacent, as they all have seen how the beermen play.
He adds that TNT has no time to rest, as a well-built San Miguel team will be their opponent.
Ranidel de Ocampo stepped into the spotlight after drilling 25 points to lead the Katropa.
Scores:
TNT (95): De Ocampo 25, Tautuaa 14, Rosario 12, Fonacier 10, Williams 10, Castro 9, Rosales 8, Pogoy 5, Rosser 2, Reyes 0, Carey 0, Tamsi 0.
Globalport (90): Romeo 22, Pringle 19, Quinahan 17, Cortez 10, Canaleta 7, Semerad 7, Maierhofer 4, Mamaril 2, Paredes 2, Urbiztondo 0, Pessumal 0, Andrada 0, Pennisi 0.
Quarter Scores: 30-22, 48-41, 76-67, 95-90.