PBA: Calvin Oftana, Nick Hornsby power TNT past Terrafirma

TNT drew big performances from the returning Calvin Oftana and new import Nick Hornsby in blowing out Terrafirma, 116-92, on Wednesday in the resumption of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Oftana fired 31 points in his first game back with the team while Hornbsy added 26 to power the Tropang 5G into a crucial win that boosted their chances of securing a quarterfinals berth as one of the top four teams in Group A.

The Tropang 5G improved to 5-4, sharing third place with the Converge FiberXers. The victory also allowed them to further separate themselves from the Dyip in the top four.

Terrafirma fell to 3-6 for fifth place in the group.

His performance came after Oftana saw action for Gilas Pilipinas in its failed defense of the gold in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Oftana didn’t see action in the first phase of the conference due to multiple injuries sustained last conference.

Hornsby, meanwhile, took the place of Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson, but will serve as a permanent import amid the impending return of Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.

Maverick Ahanmisi finished with 27 points for Terrafirma in the loss.

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