Ginebra Gin Kings’ Maverick Ahanmisi. –PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines— Barangay Ginebra performed with steely nerves in crunch time on Friday evening to foil Rain or Shine, 107-102, within the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
Christian Standhardinger hit two baskets inside the ultimate 29 seconds to maintain the Painters at bay and protect the heroics of low season pickup Maverick Ahanmisi, who matched his franchise private finest 21 factors which he tallied within the crushing loss to Magnolia final weekend.
“You gotta give credit score the place credit score is due,” coach Tim Cone mentioned shortly after the tight conflict at Araneta Coliseum.
“Yeng Guiao groups, they don’t mean you can play effectively. We’re disillusioned with our play right this moment, however we’re glad that we received the W now. It’s only a two-day turnaround, so getting this tonight is essential for Sunday,” he added.
Stand-in import Tony Bishop Jr. had 25 factors, Standhardinger added 19 whereas Japeth Aguilar and Scottie Thompson delivered a minimum of 12 factors every because the defending champions improved to 2-1.
Rain or Shine received the products from Andrei Caracut who had a career-best 32 factors.
Import DaJuan Summers chipped in 25 factors, however was hardly an element as his membership tried to reclaim it as soon as loved within the first half.
Santi Santillan tossed in 17 extra within the shedding effort that had the Painters sliding into their fourth loss in as many outings.
The Gin Kings will attempt to get a streak going towards skidding Blackwater this Sunday. The Painters, however, will attempt to finish their drought towards San Miguel Beer on Wednesday subsequent week.
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