Newest conflict between Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings and Meralco Bolts within the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra and Meralco turned in one other traditional within the PBA Philippine Cup and when you ask Scottie Thompson, that was completely anticipated.
Following the Gin Kings’ 82-73 defeat by the hands of the Bolts at Araneta Coliseum on Friday night time, Thompson stated he anticipated nothing much less from the defending all-Filipino champions.
“We all the time count on a grind it out recreation towards Meralco,” bared Thompson. “It’ll all the time be a tricky recreation as a result of we all know how robust that staff is.”
The previous league MVP had himself a recreation with 16 factors, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals but it surely wasn’t sufficient to push the Gin Kings to the victory.
Each squads have been in a number of playoff battles the previous few years and, most lately, this season.
Simply final convention, Ginebra and Meralco duked it out within the best-of-three quarter finals with the Gin Kings popping out on high for a seat within the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals.
Within the convention earlier than that, each additionally squads duked it out within the Governors’ Cup’s quarters, the place the Gin Kings swept the Bolts in three video games.
On Friday night time, although, it was Meralco that had the final giggle.
“They’re a veteran staff. They know the best way to play the sport,” Scottie Mentioned.
“Nonetheless, it’s factor that we’ve got an opportunity [for twice-to-beat]. I feel they had been extra motivated than us immediately as a result of it was their final recreation immediately. I give credit score to them for developing with the win tonight.”
On Sunday, Ginebra will face one other rival within the type of Magnolia for the Manila Clasico on the Large Dome.
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