Scottie Thompson led Ginebra’s balanced attack, but ultimately fell short against Meralco. Now, the Gin Kings look to bounce back against Magnolia in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.
Fresh off a frustrating loss, Barangay Ginebra looks to regroup quickly as it braces for a titanic clash with fierce rival Magnolia in the latest installment of the Manila Clasico on Sunday, June 1.
Gametime is set at 7:30 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Fans can watch the livestream on One Sports' Youtube channel, powered by Pilipinas Live.
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The Gin Kings (5-3) are coming off an 82-73 defeat to Meralco, a game that slipped away after they were limited to just two points in the final four minutes of regulation.
Scottie Thompson and Jamie Malonzo paced Ginebra with 16 points each, but the team sputtered late and suffered its third loss in eight games.
Now, Ginebra faces its toughest test yet in the Magnolia Hotshots (7-1), who just returned to the win column with a 106-97 victory over NorthPort.
While Magnolia is eyeing to strengthen its bid for a top-2 finish, Ginebra is eager to avoid back-to-back losses and gain momentum heading into the homestretch of the eliminations.
Expect fireworks as both squads battle for pride, positioning, and supremacy in Philippine basketball’s most iconic rivalry.
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(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]