Brgy. Ginebra is one win away from another PBA Finals appearance in the Governors' Cup, leading San Miguel Beer 3-2 in their semifinals series.
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel are on the cusp of securing a Finals appearance in the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup, as they gear up for Game 6 of their best-of-seven semifinals showdown against the San Miguel Beermen on October 20 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Leading the series 3-2, the Gin Kings have the opportunity to close out the Beermen and book a Finals rematch against defending champions TNT Tropang Giga.
Ginebra is coming off a dominant 121-92 victory in Game 5, the team’s most complete performance of the series.
Rookie RJ Abarrientos stole the spotlight with a dazzling 28-point outburst, showcasing his scoring prowess and giving Ginebra a huge boost. Veteran playmaker Scottie Thompson also made his mark, tallying 22 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals.
Meanwhile, the ever-reliable Justin Brownlee contributed with a near triple-double, finishing with 18 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists.
Contributions came from all over the roster in Game 5, with Japeth Aguilar adding 15 points and Maverick Ahanmisi pitching in 13 points to complete the Gin Kings' dominant offensive showing.
However, Ginebra has struggled to maintain consistency in this series. Despite leading 3-2, they have yet to win consecutive games, which has kept the Beermen within striking distance.
The challenge now for coach Tim Cone’s squad is to break that pattern and secure back-to-back wins to avoid a do-or-die Game 7 against a dangerous and battle-tested San Miguel team.
Tip off for the potential close out will be a 7:30 p.m. from the Big Dome.
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