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Ginebra import Justin Brownlee. –PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra foiled the upset bid of Terrafirma to say a 109-104 win and have become the second quarterfinalist to clinch a twice-to-beat benefit within the PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday at Ynares Heart in Antipolo Metropolis.
Justin Brownlee prevailed in his import matchup with Jordan Williams whereas Jamie Malonzo’s slam with 13 seconds left sealed the deal for the Gin Kings in opposition to a Dyip aspect that threatened to drag off an unlikely upset earlier than wrapping up Season 47.
Ginebra secured the quarterfinal bonus after bettering to 8-2 going into the All-Star break, a much-needed end result earlier than taking up TNT on March 17 to conclude the elimination spherical.
“Tonight’s recreation was very essential for us,” stated coach Tim Cone. “We actually wanted to return out and get this as a result of we didn’t need to idiot round and having to try to beat TNT [and potentially drop out of the top four.]”
Brownlee completed with 38 factors after going through Williams, whose offensive outburst saved Terrafirma in competition all through the fourth quarter.
However Terrafirma fell brief in the long run and completed the season-ending convention with a 2-9 file.
Christian Standhardinger, named Participant of the Week by the PBA Press Corps, had 23 factors, 12 rebounds and 6 assists, whereas Malonzo posted 16 factors and 13 rebounds for the Gin Kings.
The Gin Kings took the lead for good when Nards Pinto knocked down a 3 to interrupt a 102-all tie, 2:10 remaining. Eric Camson scored a putback to maintain the Dyip inside a degree, which turned out to be their remaining basket.
Brownlee scored previous Williams to make it 107-104 for Ginebra earlier than blocking the Dyip reinforcement’s try on the following possession. Malonzo then put the icing on the cake with a two-handed dunk because the Gin Kings survived a scare.
The scores:
GINEBRA 109 — Brownlee 38, Standhardinger 23, Malonzo 16, Thompson 13, Pinto 9, Grey 7, Pringle 3.
TERRAFIRMA 104 — Williams 35, Tiongson 18, Camson 11, Gomez de Liano 8, Calvo 7, Cahilig 7, Mina 7, Daquioag 3, Cabagnot 3, Ramos 3, Gabayni 2, Ferrer 0, Alolino 0.
Quarters: 26-24, 52-48, 78-79, 109-104.
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