Behind Japeth Aguilar and RJ Abarrientos, the Ginebra Gin Kings chalked up their first consecutive victories in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.
With momentum on their side, Japeth Aguilar and the rest of Ginebra look to sustain the momentum of their first back-to-back wins as they take on slumping Blackwater in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Friday, May 23.
Match unfurls at 7:30 p.m. following the 5 p.m. clash between NLEX and Converge at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.
Fans can catch the main game live via One Sports’ YouTube channel.
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The Gin Kings finally hit their stride after a seesaw start to the conference, outlasting Phoenix, 119-112, last May 16.
Their first back-to-back victories upped their card to 4-2.
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They have the one-two punch of Aguilar and Abarrientos to thank for that.
Aguilar provided veteran stability against the Fuel Masters with his 24 points, seven boards, four assists and a block.
Young guard Abarrientos, for his part, erupted for 25 points, while also contributing four rebounds, three assists, and a block, showing his growing confidence as a key piece in coach Tim Cone’s rotation.
Meanwhile, Blackwater, now at 1-5, is reeling from three straight losses and is desperate to stop the bleeding.
But against a fired-up Ginebra side in sync on both ends of the floor, the Bossing will need to deliver near-perfect basketball to avoid another setback.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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