The Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings will try to avoid a Game 3 against the Meralco Bolts in their PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinal series.
After drawing first blood in their PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinal series, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel now sets its sights on finishing off the Meralco Bolts in Game 2 on Friday, Feb. 7.
The match kicks off at 5:00 p.m. at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
The Gin Kings took control late in Game 1, pulling away for a 100-92 victory on Wednesday, Feb. 5.
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With that win, Ginebra now has the chance to eliminate Meralco and secure a semifinal showdown against top-seeded NorthPort Batang Pier.
Ginebra is no stranger to high-stakes playoff battles against Meralco, having won seven of their last nine postseason series.
Riding on their deep roster, playoff experience, and the leadership of Justin Brownlee, the Gin Kings aim to wrap things up quickly and avoid a do-or-die scenario.
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Will Ginebra complete the sweep, or can Meralco force a rubber match?
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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