The Ginebra Gin Kings draw first blood in their race-to-four semifinal contest with the NorthPort Batang Pier in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup.
Ginebra broke away in the third quarter to pummel NorthPort, 115-93, and take the opening game of their best-of-seven clash in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup semifinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao Wednesday, Feb. 26.
Troy Rosario was recognized as Player of the Game with his 16 points, eight rebounds and three assists.
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The Gin Kings aim to make it two in a row on Friday, Feb. 28, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig.
Tipoff is at 5 p.m.