March 28, 2025

Likely to play sans JB, Ginebra braces for tough battle vs TNT to even PBA Finals series

Likely to play sans JB, Ginebra braces for tough battle vs TNT to even PBA Finals series
Japeth Aguilar, Jamie Malonzo and the rest of the Brgy. Ginebra Gin Kings will forge on despite the possible absence of Japeth Aguilar in Game 4 of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup Finals. | Photo (c) RM Chua/One Sports

With their backs against the wall and their leader in doubt, Brgy. Ginebra faces a must-win Game 4 over TNT in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup Finals on Friday, March 21.

 Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

 

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Down 1-2 in the best-of-seven finale, the Gin Kings are likely to be without Justin Brownlee, who suffered a dislocated right thumb in Game 3.

Head coach Tim Cone admitted Brownlee is doubtful to play but hasn't ruled him out completely.

Regardless, Ginebra is preparing to go to war — with or without an import.

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TNT will be at full strength, led by Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, but the Gin Kings have built their dynasty on resilience.

With their never-say-die mentality, they will look to dig deep and even the series before it is too late.

(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)

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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]

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