After a frustrating loss to Converge, Ginebra wants to vent its ire on Phoenix in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
Stephen Holt and Barangay Ginebra look to regain their footing when Phoenix comes calling in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup on Sunday, Nov. 16.
Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Espana.
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The Gin Kings, seated at eighth with their 2–4 slate, are coming off a frustrating 96–106 defeat to Converge last Friday, where they struggled to contain explosive rookie Juan Gomez de Liaño.
Gomez de Liaño posted a career-high 32 points to lead the FiberXers.
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Holt tried to steady the ship with his 24 points, including 12 in the final frame, but this was not enough to overcome Converge’s late surge.
Coach Tim Cone pointed to his wards' lack of rhythm after a long break following the postponement of their Nov. 9 match against Titan Ultra due to Typhoon Uwan.
“We just didn’t play sharp enough," said Cone.
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With the standings tightening, Ginebra knows it cannot afford another slip as it is bent to stay in the top eight.
The Fuel Masters, however, are breathing down the Gin Kings' necks as they stand at joint ninth with Titan Ultra.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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