Justin Brownlee started his PBA Finals career with Ginebra a perfect 6-0, but is 0-2 against TNT counterpart Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. Will third time be the charm?
Justin Brownlee is out to rewrite the script.
After twice falling short against TNT’s Rondae Hollis-Jefferson in the PBA Finals, Ginebra’s resident super import will be determined to finally break through as the two stars clash again in the Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup championship series.
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Brownlee, a six-time PBA champion, started his Finals career with a perfect 6-0 record, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest imports in league history.
However, Hollis-Jefferson has proven to be his kryptonite, leading TNT to two straight victories over Ginebra in the Season 47 and Season 49 Governors’ Cup Finals—both in six games.
Now, with a third shot at history, Brownlee will hope to reclaim his dominance and also finally surpass Sean Chambers for the most PBA titles won by an import.
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This time for the Commissioner’s Cup Finals, Brownlee will have reinforcements. Jamie Malonzo and Jeremiah Gray, who were sidelined during the last Finals loss to TNT, are back in the lineup, giving Ginebra an added boost.
Meanwhile, TNT will be without Jayson Castro, the Finals MVP of the previous series, due to injury.
Despite that, Hollis-Jefferson remains a force to be reckoned with as he looks to keep his perfect Finals record against Brownlee intact.
The latest chapter of this rivalry begins on March 14, setting the stage for another epic showdown between two of the PBA’s finest imports.
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PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals Schedule
- Game 1: March 14, 7:30 p.m. – Mall of Asia Arena
- Game 2: March 16, 7:30 p.m. – Mall of Asia Arena
- Game 3: March 19, 7:30 p.m. – PhilSports Arena
- Game 4: March 21, 7:35 p.m. – Ynares Center Antipolo
If necessary:
- Game 5: March 23, 7:30 p.m. – Smart Araneta Coliseum
- Game 6: March 26, 7:30 p.m. – Smart Araneta Coliseum
- Game 7: March 28, 7:30 p.m. – Smart Araneta Coliseum
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