Ginebra takes on Phoenix, while Blackwater tangles with NLEX in the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup this Friday.
Slowly but surely, Ginebra is getting its bearings in the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup.
The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel have had an understandably up-and-down showing in a conference where they infused new guys Stephen Holt, Isaac Go, and RJ Abarrientos.
Now with Holt and Abarrientos already looking comfortable with their new team and system, Ginebra eyes back-to-back wins when tangling with the beleaguered Phoenix Fuel Masters on Friday, September 6.
The match starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, with Ginebra hoping to hike its record to 3-2 heading into the second round of hostilities in Group B that also features Rain or Shine, NLEX, and Blackwater.
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Though coming off a 119-91 disposal of the Road Warriors, Ginebra should still be wary of the Fuel Masters, who are desperate to chalk up win no. 1.
While a win remained elusive for them during new import Brandone Francis’ PBA debut, the Fuel Masters remain a dangerous team which pushed San Miguel to the limit before CJ Perez saved the day with a step-back four-point basket.
Francis also impressed in his first game, lighting up with 45 points. But his herculean efforts proved futile as the rejuvenated Blackwater went home with a 123-111 win.
Meanwhile, NLEX (2-3) and Blackwater (3-2) look to open their second round campaign on a winning note as they clash in the curtain-raiser at 5 p.m.
The Bossing built stellar back-to-back outings which saw them clip the Gin Kings and Phoenix behind new reinforcement George King.
The last time these two teams met in the first round, NLEX dealt Blackwater a 104-87 beating.
But the Bossing were still with Ricky Ledo then. Ledo racked up 18 points in two games before getting the pink slip.
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