PBA News:
Ginebra advances, stomps Rain or Shine, 96-94
July 23, 2018 – Araneta Coliseum
PBA News 2018: Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings advanced to the Finals as it stomped Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 96-94, in the 2018 PBA Commissioner’s Cup this Monday at the Araneta Coliseum. Greg Slaughter powered the Gin Kings with his 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, while Joe Devance also contributed 19 markers, 6 assists and 3 steals.
Notes:
➤ Justin Brownlee was limited to only 12 buckets,17 boards and 8 assists.
➤ Reggie Johnson fought for the losing ROS with his 22 buckets, 16 boards and 5 assists, while Raymund Almazan also added 13 points and 6 rebounds.
➤ Barangay Ginebra had four players in double figures.
➤ Ginebra will next face in the PBA Finals the San Miguel Beermen this Friday, July 27 at the Araneta Coliseum.
Game Scores:
Quarters: 25-20, 47-40, 73-67, 96-94.
ginebra: 96
Slaughter 19, Devance 19, Tenorio 16, Brownlee 12, Chan 9, Thompson 6, J. Aguilar 6, Caguioa 4, Mercado 3, Ferrer 2, R. Aguilar 0, Mariano 0.
rain or shine: 94
Johnson 22, Almazan 13, Borboran 11, Washington 11, Yap 10, Norwood 8, Tiu 7, Ponferada 4, Nambatac 3, Daquioag 3, Belga 2, Ahanmisi 0.
July 23, 2018 - Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team