Justin Brownlee’s clutch heroics raise Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings previous Meralco Bolts in Sport 2 of the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals. –PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra performed one among its best hits on Saturday evening at Araneta Coliseum in Sport 2 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Quarterfinals in opposition to Meralco.
That tune, in fact, was nothing lower than “driving on Justin Brownlee’s shoulders.”
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“Tonight, we rode on the broad shoulders of Justin and we’ve accomplished that many occasions up to now,” stated Cone after their 104-103 win over the Bolts.
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“Tonight was Justin’s evening, he was superb. We’ve seen so many superb video games of Justin successful video games down the stretch and that is simply one other one among them. Add it to the record, it could be a high 4 or 5 [performance].”
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Within the dying seconds of one other traditional between the playoff rivals, the Gin Kings noticed themselves looking at a 103-101 deficit after huge baskets by Chris Newsome and Cliff Hodge for Meralco.
As what Cone has accomplished quite a few occasions up to now, he referred to as upon his previous dependable and Brownlee delivered prefer it was simply one other day within the workplace.
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Brownlee referred to as for an isolation play and hit a triple from the highest of the important thing over Allen Durham—very similar to he did within the historic Sport 6 of the 2016 Commissioner’s Cup Finals, coincidentally with the identical group—to provide Ginebra the insurmountable 104-103 lead with 10.1 ticks to go within the sport.
Ginebra coach Tim Cone and Justin Brownlee after one other barnburner with Meralco. @INQUIRERSports https://t.co/M6jhcD6Km8 pic.twitter.com/d18OWGHsI9
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) September 28, 2024
“We wanted huge baskets to attain and my teammates at all times trusted in me, they have been calling performs for me so I simply tried to guide and take over the sport and that’s what I attempted to do in one of the simplest ways I can,” stated the longtime resident import for Ginebra.
“Expertise undoubtedly helps however an important factor is the boldness that my group offers me… Tonight, the group gave me confidence to exit, carry out and be myself,” added Brownlee.
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The Bolts couldn’t fine-tune a shot that would have received them the sport as Brownlee completed with 39 factors, seven rebounds and 5 assists.
These 39 factors, nevertheless, didn’t come straightforward, particularly since he did it in opposition to his old-time rival, Durham.
“It’s at all times powerful [playing against him], we now have historical past with Ginebra and Meralco taking part in within the Finals so it’s at all times powerful. Give him lots of credit score,” Brownlee stated of the Meralco import.
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Durham completed with 39 factors himself within the battle of import heavyweights whereas additionally registering 14 rebounds and three assists.
Ginebra appears to be like to shut out the best-of-five quarterfinals collection on Monday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila.
