Ginebra import Justin Brownlee in opposition to San Miguel within the PBA Governors’ Cup.–PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines–Buoyed by the indefatigable Justin Brownlee, Barangay Ginebra on Tuesday night time nipped San Miguel Beer, 108-102, to barge into the win column of the PBA Governors’ Cup.
The membership’s resident import shot the lights out at Sensible Araneta Coliseum with a career-best 51 factors whereas including 13 rebounds, 5 assists, and 6 steals to his title.
“Our guys simply got here out and performed. They saved their poise, got here down and acquired good photographs. They discovered Justin and I feel that was actually key. I don’t assume we did that in our final sport after we had been up in Candon—finding Justin at essential instances,” head coach Tim Cone stated of his expenses, who misplaced to Rain or Shine, 73-64, final weekend on the street.
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“Simply the actual fact of having the ability to come right here after coming from Candon—a six-hour bus trip and a tricky taking pictures night time. I’ve by no means seen a group shoot so poorly,” he went on with a chuckle. “That was a extremely robust night time for us and simply actually appreciative that the fellows didn’t come out tentative … And that’s principally what you do with San Miguel.”
Japeth Aguilar chipped in 21 factors, whereas RJ Abarrientos added 13 extra within the effort that had the membership enhancing to 1-1 in Group B of the showcase.
San Miguel import Jordan Adams had 23 factors and 7 rebounds, whereas June Mar Fajardo had 17 and 17. CJ Perez added 14 whereas Terrence Romeo and Jeron Teng each completed with a minimum of 12 factors for the powerhouse membership whose sizzling begin ended after two video games.
Ginebra performs Blackwater subsequent, in a conflict set Aug. 30. San Miguel, in the meantime, shoots for a rebound victory in opposition to NLEX a day later.
The Scores:
GINEBRA 108 – Brownlee 51, J.Aguilar 21, Abarrientos 13, Thompson 7, Holt 5, Ahanmisi 4, Go 4, Tenorio 3, Cu 0, Adamos 0, Garcia 0
SAN MIGUEL 102 – Adams 23, Fajardo 17, Perez 14, Romeo 13, Teng 12, Ross 5, Rosales 4, Trollano 4, Cruz 4, Manuel 4, Tautuaa 2, Lassiter 0
QUARTERS: 24-24, 46-46, 74-79, 108-102.
