PBA News:
Ginebra blasts Meralco, advances to Semis
July 11, 2018 – Araneta Coliseum
PBA News 2018: Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings blasted rival Meralco Bolts, 104-90, to gain another Semifinals berth in the 2018 PBA Commissioner’s Cup this Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum. Import Justin Brownlee led the Gin Kings anew with his 36 monstrous points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals. Big man Greg Slaughter also powered Ginebra with his 14 markers and 10 boards.
Notes:
➤ Ginebra is riding a seven-game winning streak.
➤ Arinze Onuaku led the eliminated Bolts with his 21 buckets and 13 caroms, while Chris Newsome added 17 points.
➤ The Gin Kings will next face in the Semifinals the winner of the quarterfinals deathmatch between Rain or Shine and GlobalPort.
Game Scores:
Quarters: 24-28, 56-51, 79-65, 104-90.
ginebra: 104
Brownlee 36, Slaughter 14, Tenorio 11, Aguilar 10, Mercado 9, Chan 8, Devance 8, Thompson 4, Ferrer 2, Caguioa 2, Caperal 0, Mariano 0, Manuel 0.
meralco: 90
Onuaku 21, Newsome 17, Amer 11, Hugnatan 10, Caram 6, Dillinger 6, de Ocampo 6, Hodge 6, Lanete 3, Baracael 2, Canaleta 2, Ballesteros 0, Salva 0, Sedurifa 0, Bono 0.
July 11, 2018 - Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team
