Justin Brownlee’s clutch heroics elevate Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings previous Meralco Bolts in Recreation 2 of the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals. –PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra performed one in all its best hits on Saturday evening at Araneta Coliseum in Recreation 2 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Quarterfinals in opposition to Meralco.
That tune, after all, was nothing lower than “using on Justin Brownlee’s shoulders.”
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“Tonight, we rode on the broad shoulders of Justin and we’ve finished that many occasions previously,” stated Cone after their 104-103 win over the Bolts.
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“Tonight was Justin’s evening, he was wonderful. We’ve seen so many wonderful video games of Justin profitable video games down the stretch and that is simply one other one in all them. Add it to the checklist, 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 massive baskets by Chris Newsome and Cliff Hodge for Meralco.
As what Cone has finished quite a few occasions previously, he known as upon his previous dependable and Brownlee delivered prefer it was simply one other day within the workplace.
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Brownlee known as for an isolation play and hit a triple from the highest of the important thing over Allen Durham—very like he did within the historic Recreation 6 of the 2016 Commissioner’s Cup Finals, coincidentally with the identical crew—to present 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 massive baskets to attain and my teammates all the time trusted in me, they had 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 the easiest way I can,” stated the longtime resident import for Ginebra.
“Expertise positively helps however crucial factor is the arrogance that my crew offers me… Tonight, the crew 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 might have received them the sport as Brownlee completed with 39 factors, seven rebounds and 5 assists.
These 39 factors, nonetheless, didn’t come straightforward, particularly since he did it in opposition to his old-time rival, Durham.
“It’s all the time powerful [playing against him], we now have historical past with Ginebra and Meralco enjoying within the Finals so it’s all the time powerful. Give him a variety 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 seems to be to shut out the best-of-five quarterfinals collection on Monday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila.
