TNT batters Columbian, 123-95

The KaTropa wasted no time in bludgeoning the Dyip early on, opening a 36-17 lead after the first quarter and never looking back. (Photo: PBA/Facebook)

MANILA — TNT pounced Columbian, 123-95, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay on Friday night.

The KaTropa wasted no time in bludgeoning the Dyip early on, opening a 36-17 lead after the first quarter and never looking back.

Troy Rosario tallied 21 points on 10-of-14 shooting before sitting out the entire fourth quarter for TNT. He also had three rebounds, two assists, and one block.

Terrence Romeo added 19 markers, seven boards, five dimes, and two steals for TNT, which now shares the lead with idle Rain Or Shine at 5-1.

Joshua Smith and Kelly Williams each tallied 11 points in their return to the lineup.

John Fields went 11-of-15 from the field for 34 points with 20 rebounds, one assist, one block, and two steals for Columbian, which fell to 3-4.

The scores:

TALK N’ TEXT 123 – Rosario 21, Romeo 19, Cruz 17, Trollano 11, Smith 11, Williams 11, Carey 9, Garcia 7, Semerad 7, Pogoy 6, Golla 2, Reyes 1, Castro 1, Nuyles 0, Paredes 0, Saitanan 0.

COLUMBIAN 95 – Fields 34, Tubid 13, Camson 11, Lastimosa 9, Gabriel 6, Khobuntin 6, McCarthy 5, Cabrera 3, Ababou 3, Celda 2, Sara 2, King 1, Corpuz 0, Cahilig 0, Escoto 0.

Quarterscores: 36-17, 72-40, 98-65, 123-95.