November 22, 2024

Scottie Thompson says Game 3 win boosts Ginebra's confidence for PBA Finals turnaround

Scottie Thompson says Game 3 win boosts Ginebra
Scottie Thompson and the rest of Ginebra will look to build on the momentum of their Game 3 victory against TNT. | Photo (c) RM Chua/One Sports

Scottie Thompson had no other recourse but to pour everything in Game 3 of the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup Finals on Friday, Nov. 1.

It paid off as Thompson ended up becoming the Best Player of the match as Ginebra finally came away with a win via an 85-73 decision in its best-of-seven encounter with TNT at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.

[WATCH: Thompson shines as Ginebra chalks up first win vs TNT in Game 3 of Finals | PBA Highlights]

The do-it-all guard finished with 15 points, five rebounds, four assists and a steal in 32 minutes and 16 seconds of action.

“Finals na, eh. Kailangan nang i-grind out every game. Siyempre down kami coming into this game. I just want to win,” Thompson said.

The much-needed triumph has raised the Gin Kings’ belief that they can still turn the series around against Best Import frontrunner Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and the Tropang Giga.

“We really need this game, like you said, para sa morale namin. At least, kahit papaano, na-boost ang confidence naming kaya pa naming bumalik sa series na 'to,” Thompson said.

[ALSO READ: TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson says boos during Game 3 fuel, energize him: 'Feels good']

But things are only expected to be tougher for Ginebra from here.

TNT still leads the finale, 2-1.

For Thompson and the rest of the Gin Kings, this is a perfect opportunity to show what they are really made of.

“I think this is the perfect time to show the NSD (never say die) spirit. Sana makabalik kami sa series na 'to,” Thompson said.

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