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The TNT Tropang 5G get another shot this Sunday at ending the series against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters and advance to the finals. But the Elasto Painters have proven to be a tough out, as they try to force a Game 7 with another huge victory.

Catch this game live on Sunday,  July 6, 2025 at 7:30 pm, Manila time.

TNT Tropang 5G (3-2)

Projected Starting Five:

  • Kim Aurin
  • Jordan Heading
  • Calvin Oftana
  • Glenn Khobuntin
  • JP Erram 

The Tropang 5G failed to close out the series on Friday, as they dropped Game 5 via a 113-97 score. A banged-up roster is holding TNT back from playing to its true potential — and from finishing off Rain or Shine. Another thing that really hurt TNT in that contest was the Tropang 5G’s poor ball security, as they racked up a total of 19 turnovers, thus giving one of the best offenses in the league this conference extra possessions. 

Calvin Oftana led TNT’s charge with 23 points while Simon Enciso had 20. The Tropang 5G did not have Kelly Williams and RR Pogoy, whose statuses remain uncertain for Game 6, though, they should be in a better situation heading into Sunday’s potential closeout contest. Meanwhile, the pair of Glenn Khobuntin and Kim Aurin had 26 points, as they continue to prove their value as depth guys for TNT, which had 65 bench points in Game 5 to only 55 by Rain or Shine.

Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (2-3)

Projected Starting Five:

  • Gian Mamuyac
  • Adrian Nocum
  • Jhonard Clarito
  • Caelan Tiongson 
  • Leonard Santillan

Rain or Shine refused to go down in Game 5, as the Elasto Painters leaned on a balanced attack and opportunistic defense to extend the series. Gian Mamuyac displayed his two-way capabilities by scoring a team-high 22 points to go with three steals. The Tropang 5G struggled to contain him, with the former Ateneo Blue Eagles star drawing seven fouls and going 6-for-7 from the free throw line. 

Four other Elasto Painters scored at least 11 points, including the hardworking Jhonard Clarito, who stuffed the stat sheets iwth 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists to go with a steal and a block. Rain or Shine knows that TNT isn’t at its 100 percent due to injuries, and that’s becoming more of an advantage for the Elasto Painters the deeper the season gets. With momentum on their side, the Elasto Painters will look to pounce anew with their usual aggressive offense in Game 6.

Picks

Spread: Rain or Shine (+6.0)

Over/Under: Over (193.5)

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