Strong bond did it for Jolas, Tropang Giga

of Mikey Williams and prolific import Rondae Hollis Jefferson’s two charities providing the needed points to keep the Gin Kings from taking their fifth Governors’ Cup plum.

Hollis-Jefferson tallied eight of his 29 points in the final period, including the final two freebies in the last 3.2 seconds off Jamie Malonzo’s foul.

The 6’6” Hollis-Jefferson’s charities connected moments after he rebounded Brownlee’s miss with four ticks left.

Williams, who eventually earned the Finals MVP honors, finished with a game- high 38 points for the Tropang Giga, to go with a career-high nine triples, along with seven boards and three assists.

The 6’2” Williams reached a personal milestone with his treys when he knocked in a ninth three-pointer in the final 1:15, allowing TNT to overtake the Gin Kings for a 15th time.

Brownlee, who missed most of the second half in Game 6 due to a bum stomach, still led the Gin Kings with 29 points. He was looking to force a tie in the final 30.6 seconds, but Hollis-Jefferson managed to grab a rebound off his drive, and with TNT ahead, 95-93.

The Tropang Giga, who ended the series with a 4-2, claimed their first Governors Cup crown, and after foiling the Gin Kings’ bid for a fifth one.

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Lastimosa believes that his talks with some of the players proved to be the key to the Tropang Giga’s success.

“The coaches do not explain why players get pulled out. For me, it was the same way when I was playing,” added Lastimosa.