{"id":188280,"date":"2018-11-05T00:38:43","date_gmt":"2018-11-05T05:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=188280"},"modified":"2018-11-05T00:51:55","modified_gmt":"2018-11-05T05:51:55","slug":"ginebra-pulls-top-spot-entering-semis-win-tnt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2018\/11\/05\/ginebra-pulls-top-spot-entering-semis-win-tnt\/","title":{"rendered":"Ginebra pulls up to top spot entering semis after win against TnT"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Final: 112 – 93 in favor of the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel!
Best Player: Justin Brownlee with 31 points and 16 rebounds (Photo<\/a>: PBA<\/a>\/Facebook<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It was Justin Brownlee who led his team Barangay Ginebra to the top spot as they booted out the Talk N\u2019 Text (TnT) Katropa from the elimination round of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Governors\u2019 Cup last Sunday, November 4 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. <\/span><\/p>\n

The score ended at 112-93, with Brownlee performing a triple-double with 31 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 assists, being the highest pointer for his team. He was helped by his teammates Greg Slaughter, Scottie Thompson, and Japeth Aguilar who scored 25, 11, and 10 points respectively. <\/span><\/p>\n

Ginebra Head Coach Tim Cone did not shy away from stating their motive, which was to enter the playoffs strong, reporting \u201cWe wanted to make sure we\u2019re coming in [the playoffs] full speed. It\u2019s not about winning but much about preparing us for playoffs.\u201d The Kings only experienced two losses during the season so far but received a total of nine victories.<\/span><\/p>\n

Coach Cone added during his post-game interview, \u201cThe real hard work starts now. There\u2019s no easy way in the playoffs. It\u2019s always a tough route whoever you play against.\u201d The next time the Gin Kings will be playing is against the NLEX Road Warriors, who stands at eighth place, during the quarterfinals on Tuesday, November 6. Because of their top-tier spot, they have a twice-to-beat advantage. <\/span><\/p>\n

The legendary coach also had a few things to say about his former Purefoods player Marqus Blakely, who played for the opposing team. Cone reminisced, \u201cI had so many, many, many fond memories of Marqus and how he turned around our program at that time. He came in and played with such heart and intensity. He was defensive-minded and that kind of turned everybody that way.\u201d Import Blakely scored 23 points and 15 rebounds during Sunday\u2019s game, which was his first time going up against Cone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apart from the TnT Katropa Texters, the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, the NorthPort Batang Pier, and the Columbian Dyip have been eliminated from the conference as well. TnT has been missing the services of star player Terrence Romeo for the past few games, which some fans say is the reason for their elimination. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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