After being on the receiving end of TNT’s barrage from deep in the series opener, Ginebra wants to tighten its defense in Game 2 of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup Finals.
Tim Cone and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel are eager to flip the script as they battle the TNT Tropang Giga in Game 2 of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup Finals on Sunday, March 16.
Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. from the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
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After a 95-89 loss in Game 1, the Gin Kings are determined to even the series. Despite clawing back from an 18-point deficit, they ultimately fell short, prompting Cone to take accountability for his team’s shortcomings.
“We made way too many defensive mistakes. It’s Game 1. It’s not what we wanted. We deal with it and move forward,” Cone said.
“I’m getting kinda tired of saying we’re outplayed and outcoached. We gotta change the narrative.”
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With TNT leading 1-0, Ginebra must make adjustments to avoid falling into a deeper hole so early in the title series.
Expect a fired-up Gin Kings squad looking to bounce back and even the best-of-seven showdown.
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(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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