(UPDATED) Talk 'N Text went on a shooting spree Friday evening, crushing Barangay Ginebra, 119-92, in the PBA Governors' Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.
It was TNT's last game before shifting focus on duty with Gilas Pilipinas in the coming FIBA World Cup Asian qualifying first window.
The Tropang GIGA rattled in a total of 21 three-pointers against the Kings. who apparently surrendered the fight midway the fourth period.
Ryan Reyes nailed 8 of his 9 attempts from the three-point area to finish with 24 points.
Mikey Williams scored 22 markers, including 4 triples, while Kib Montalbo and Glenn Khobuntin added 3 treys each.
"We shot the lights out. Ryan (Reyes) shot 8-of-9 and we wish we can shoot like that every night," said TNT coach Chot Reyes.
It was the Tropang GIGA's second straight win since beating San Miguel, 96-81, Wednesday.
Ginebra fell to 3-3, losing their last three games even as TNT climbed to 4-4.
The Tropang GIGA will be resting for a little while before lending their services to Gilas Pilipinas which will battle India, New Zealand and South Korea in the FIBA qualifiers.
With his performance from the rainbow area, Reyes made a case for a place in Gilas.
"Ryan is in our team because of his defense, that's his main contribution to us. Last time, he defended against Orlando Johnson and tonight against Justine Brownlee," said the TNT coach.
"Every time he makes a three-point shot or any other production is a bonus... That's the kind of player he is. He's always ready."
Justin Browlee led Ginebra with 25 points.
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