Winning the Governors' Cup is specialty of the house for Justin Brownlee and Ginebra, the Gin Kings go for a new title after a rare stumble last time out.
Barangay Ginebra is back in the PBA Governors' Cup Finals, aiming for redemption as the Gin Kings take on the TNT Tropang Giga in a highly-anticipated title rematch.
Ginebra enters the Finals as the no. 3 seed from Group B, finishing the eliminations with a 6-4 record.
Despite a rocky elimination round, Ginebra turned it up in the playoffs, sweeping Meralco in the quarterfinals (3-0) and outlasting San Miguel in the semifinals (4-2) to earn a spot in the Finals.
The Gin Kings are once again anchored by the incomparable Justin Brownlee, who continues to deliver clutch performances.
Brownlee averaged 31.6 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 6.0 assists in the semifinals, showcasing his leadership and scoring prowess. His ability to lift the team in crucial moments will be vital as Ginebra looks to reclaim the Governors' Cup title after falling to TNT last time in six games.
Ginebra’s lineup has also been bolstered by young talent, including former KBL Rookie of the Year RJ Abarrientos and reigning PBA Rookie of the Year Stephen Holt.
Both players will be making their PBA Finals debut, bringing added firepower and energy to an already experienced Ginebra squad.
Abarrientos has shown flashes of brilliance throughout the playoffs, while Holt’s all-around game and steady contributions will be key in this high-stakes series.
Facing a familiar foe in TNT, Ginebra seeks to avenge its previous Finals loss and secure another Governors' Cup crown.
With Brownlee at the helm and a strong supporting cast, the Gin Kings are primed for a fierce battle against the top-seeded Tropang Giga.
Ginebra’s plan for redemption starts in Game 1 on October 27. Here is the full PBA Governors’ Cup Finals schedule:
- Game 1 – October 27, 7:30 p.m. at Ynares Center Antipolo
- Game 2 – October 30, 7:30 p.m. at Smart Araneta Coliseum
- Game 3 – November 1, 7:30 p.m. at Smart Araneta Coliseum
- Game 4 – November 3, 7:30 p.m. at Smart Araneta Coliseum
*If necessary
- Game 5 – November 6, 7:30 p.m. at Smart Araneta Coliseum
- Game 6 – November 8, 7:30 p.m. at Smart Araneta Coliseum
- Game 7 – November 10, 7:30 p.m. at Ynares Center Antipolo
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