Ginebra is gunning for a fourth straight win in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup, but on the Gin Kings’ way is rival Meralco. The Bolts are competing in the BCL Asia this June.
Barangay Ginebra aims to strengthen its playoff positioning as it takes on Meralco in a crucial PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup clash on Friday, May 30.
Gametime is set at 7:30 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Gin Kings (5-2) are fresh off a nail-biting 101-99 escape over Blackwater, sealed by Japeth Aguilar’s clutch baseline jumper in the closing seconds.
Aguilar powered the win with 22 points, six rebounds, and two assists, while Scottie Thompson came close to a double-double with 18 points and 10 assists.
Ginebra looks to ride that momentum against a surging Meralco (5-5) squad that’s coming off back-to-back wins and will be playing its final elimination round game before shifting focus to the Basketball Champions League Asia.
While Meralco wants to end its elims campaign on a high note, Ginebra is eyeing a sixth win to stay in the hunt for a Top 4 finish—and with their veterans peaking at the right time, the Gin Kings are looking more dangerous by the game.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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