Terrafirma Dyip Stun TNT Tropang Giga 111-106 in PBA Governors’ Cup Thriller

Quezon City, Philippines – July 25, 2026 – In a stunning upset that shook the PBA Governors’ Cup standings, the Terrafirma Dyip rallied to a 111-106 victory over the heavily favored TNT Tropang Giga on Saturday night. Playing with relentless energy in front of a roaring home crowd, the Dyip snapped a three-game losing streak and handed the Tropang Giga just their second loss of the conference.

The match was a high-scoring, back-and-forth affair that saw neither team lead by more than 12 points. Terrafirma, known for their young core and aggressive fastbreak style, finally found the consistency needed to close out a top-tier opponent. The win lifted the Dyip to a 4-5 record, keeping their playoff hopes alive, while TNT dropped to 6-2 but remained atop the standings.

Match Overview

The first quarter set the tone for a shootout. TNT’s import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and local star RR Pogoy combined for 20 early points, but Terrafirma countered with sharp perimeter shooting from Juami Tiongson and rookie Stephen Holt. The Dyip trailed 30-28 after the opening period.

In the second quarter, Terrafirma’s defense tightened, forcing three TNT turnovers in a two-minute stretch. A 10-2 run capped by a thunderous dunk from Isaac Go gave the Dyip a 56-51 halftime lead. The Tropang Giga, however, came out firing in the third, outscoring Terrafirma 32-24 behind Hollis-Jefferson’s relentless drives. TNT entered the final quarter with an 83-80 advantage.

Key Moments

• Fourth-quarter turnaround: Trailing 96-91 with 6:30 left, Terrafirma unleashed a 12-2 run fueled by three-pointers from Tiongson and Holt. A steal and fastbreak layup by guard JP Calvo put the Dyip ahead 103-98 with 3:12 remaining.
• Defensive stand: With 45 seconds left and TNT down 108-106, Hollis-Jefferson drove the lane, only to be met by a double-team from Go and Holt, forcing a wild shot that missed. Terrafirma secured the rebound and iced the game at the free-throw line.
• Free-throw shooting: The Dyip shot 18-of-21 (85.7%) from the line in the fourth quarter, compared to TNT’s 10-of-16 (62.5%).

Standout Players

Terrafirma Dyip: Juami Tiongson led all scorers with 28 points on 6-of-9 three-point shooting, adding 5 assists. Stephen Holt contributed 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Isaac Go chipped in 16 points and 12 rebounds for a crucial double-double. Import Quincy Miller had 18 points and 10 assists, orchestrating the offense with poise.

TNT Tropang Giga: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson posted a triple-double of 32 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, but his efforts were not enough. RR Pogoy added 24 points, but the rest of the Tropang Giga mustered only 50 points and struggled from beyond the arc (9-of-28, 32.1%).

Impact on the Standings

The win moved Terrafirma to within one game of the final playoff spot in the Governors’ Cup. With five games remaining in the elimination round, the Dyip will face Meralco and NorthPort in back-to-back contests that could define their postseason fate. For TNT, the loss snapped a four-game winning streak but did not dislodge them from first place. However, the defeat highlighted vulnerabilities in their half-court offense against aggressive defenses.

“We just believed tonight,” said Terrafirma head coach Raymond Tiongco after the game. “We’ve been close in so many matches, but tonight we executed down the stretch. This win shows we can compete with the best.”

Next up for Terrafirma: July 29 vs. Meralco Bolts. TNT returns to action on August 1 against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.