Ginebra still could not find an answer to the TNT puzzle as it falls prey anew in Game 2 of the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup Finals on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Ginebra started strong this time after falling flat early in the series opener but could not sustain it amidst the assault of TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, who churned out 37 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists.
Thus, the Gin Kings came out on the losing end anew, 84-96, against the Tropang Giga in Game 2 of their best-of-seven PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup Finals encounter.
Look back on the match through the snapshots of One Sports photographer RM Chua.
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NO MAGIC THIS TIME. Ginebra super import Justin Brownlee is not able to dominate as he produces a sub-par 19 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks.
GUARDING RHJ. Japeth Aguilar tries to make things hard for TNT reinforcement Rondae Hollis-Jefferson to no avail.
FINDING HIS RANGE. Brownlee has a better showing in the third quarter, where he produces eight points to make up for a mere two-point output in the second.
STRIVING TO MAKE AN IMPACT. After a 13-point contribution in Game 1, Ralph Cu comes up with seven this time.
FIRST-TIME FINALIST. Stephen Holt posts 11 points on 4-for-14 shooting.
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TWICE A LOSER. Japeth Aguilar and the rest of Ginebra bow to TNT for the second time this Finals series.
DEFENSIVE TRAP. Maverick Ahanmisi tries to get past the outstretched arms of Tropang Giga Poy Erram and Calvin Oftana.
LEARNING FROM THE BEST. RJ Abarrientos gets another chance to be sharpened by his idol, TNT superstar Jayson Castro.
DO-IT-ALL SCOTTIE. Scottie Thompson comes through with a second-best 18 points, nine rebounds, four assists and one steal for the Gin Kings.
BACK-TO-BACK HEADACHES. Ginebra coach Tim Cone is left searching for answers still against Finals foe TNT.