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With renewed focus, Justin Brownlee and Barangay Ginebra get back on track in the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals after outlasting San Miguel in Game 3
CAVITE, Philippines – The ability to stay in the moment has worked wonders for Barangay Ginebra.
The Gin Kings got back on track and regained control of the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals against San Miguel after eking out a 99-94 win in Game 3 at the Dasmariñas Arena on Sunday, October 13.
Justin Brownlee chalked up all-around numbers of 30 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 blocks as Ginebra bounced back from a stinging Game 2 defeat two days prior to clinch a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven duel.
“That’s something we don’t dwell on. I don’t think that’s a healthy thing to dwell on,” said Gin Kings head coach Tim Cone of their 131-125 overtime loss that saw Ginebra fall short after fighting back from a double-digit hole.
“There’s a real art to moving on when it comes to basketball and sports and that’s a real valuable tool, even in life, that we oftentimes learn from sports.”
With a renewed focus, Brownlee and the Gin Kings held their nerve down the stretch to move two wins within a return trip to the finals of the conference they ruled four times in the last eight seasons.
Brownlee delivered the proverbial dagger, converting a layup with 20 seconds remaining that gave Ginebra a 97-90 lead.
Marcio Lassiter drained a four-pointer in the ensuing possession to pull the Beermen within 94-97, but Gin Kings guard Maverick Ahanmisi coolly sank his free throws for the final tally.
Ahanmisi produced a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Japeth Aguilar backstopped Brownlee in scoring with 22 points to go with 8 rebounds.
Stephen Holt also made his presence felt with Ginebra with 11 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals.
“We’re not going to dwell on the fact that we could have or should have or would have. Bottomline is this is where we are right now and this is what we’re going to deal with. We just feel real fortunate to be up 2-1,” Cone said.
Import EJ Anosike once again showed the way for San Miguel with 32 points and 10 rebounds, while June Mar Fajardo put up 12 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
Game 2 hero Terrence Romeo, though, got limited to just 8 points on 3-of-10 shooting after firing a conference-high 26 points in the win that allowed the Beermen to tie the series.
The Scores
Barangay Ginebra 99 – Brownlee 30, J. Aguilar 22, Ahanmisi 15, Holt 11, Abarrientos 8, Thompson 8, Cu 5, Adamos 0, Devance 0.
San Miguel 94 – Anosike 32, Perez 13, Fajardo 12, Lassiter 12, Cruz 9, Romeo 8, Trollano 3, Ross 3, Tauatuaa 2, Rosales 0.
Quarters : 25-20, 54-45, 76-72, 99-94.
– Rappler.com
