The TNT Tropag Giga remains winless in the 2023-2023 season of the East Asia Super League.
Even with the backing of the home crowd, the Katropas fell anew against the Japanese team Chiba Jets on Wednesday, November 1, at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna.
Import Quincy Miller finished with 22 points and 13 rebounds while Jaydee Tungcab added 10 points to pace the Tropang Giga in the second loss of the PBA team.
The Katropa once again played without Rondae Hollis Jefferson, who helped the team win the 2023 PBA Governor's Cup and won the Best Import Award in the said conference.
Per reports, a case of gastroentritis forced the Jordanian naturalized player to sit out the game on Wednesday.
Back-to-back baskets John Mooney and Sota Okura brought the lead of the Jets up to 20 points but a jumper bay Tungcab allowed the Katropa to close the gap, 50-32, at the end of the first half.
The Katropa rallied in the second half and a 10-2 run by Miller cut the deficit down to eight, 58-53, in the third quarter.
However, the Chiba managed to hold on to the lead in the final period, and a three-point basket by Shuta Hara brought the lead of the visitors back to double-digits, 75-63, in the last two minutes of the match.
Mooney registered 30 points and 16 rebounds while DJ Stephens tallied 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Jets, which remain undefeated after three games.
The Katropa will next face the Taipei Fubon Braves on November 15 at the home-court of the latter.
