Tony Bishop.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra bought its act collectively simply in time on Sunday night time to upend NorthPort, 103-93, within the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
The Gin Kings, the defending champions this convention, pulled by means of behind the one-two punch of import Tony Bishop Jr. and Jamie Malonzo to remain in rivalry for twice-to-beat safety within the playoffs.
The win gave the gang darlings their twelfth straight victory in opposition to the Batang Pier, whereas muddling up the Prime 4 race the place 4 different groups stay in play.
Jamie Malonzo.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
Bishop Jr. completed with 26 factors and 16 rebounds, whereas Malonzo 16 and 9. Christian Standhardinger additionally delivered 16 factors, whereas Japeth Aguilar and Maverick Ahanmisi completed with at the very least 13 factors every within the effort that had Ginebra rising to 7-3 total.
NorthPort bought the products from younger ace Arvin Tolentino who completed with 27 factors. Import Venky Jois chipped in 21 factors and 17 rebounds as Paul Zamar and JM Calma tossed in double-digit scores of their very own.
The Batang Pier ended the elimination part with a 6-5 win-loss file, bowing out of the race for that coveted playoff bonus.
Barangay Ginebra closes its elimination spherical marketing campaign in opposition to NLEX on Jan. 13.
The Scores:
GINEBRA 103 – Bishop 26, Malonzo 16, Standhardinger 16, J.Aguilar 15, Ahanmisi 13, Pringle 10, Thompson 7, Tenorio 0, Pinto 0, Onwubere 0, Cu 0, Gumaru 0.
NORTHPORT 93 – Tolentino 27, Jois 21, Zamar 11, Calma 10, Yu 8, Munzon 6, Chan 5, Paraiso 5, Flores 0, Rosales 0, Amores 0, Adamos 0.
Quarterscores: 24-26, 50-50, 77-72, 103-93
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