To advance to the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup quarterfinals, Ginebra needs to rack up at least three wins, beginning with a game against Blackwater.
Ginebra returns to PBA action with renewed purpose as it faces struggling Blackwater in the Season 50 Philippine Cup Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo.
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Fresh off national team duties in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, the Gin Kings' core of Scottie Thompson, Japeth Aguilar and RJ Abarrientos — along with head coach Tim Cone — now shift their focus to salvaging a playoff spot in what has been a roller-coaster conference.
With their chances for a Top Four finish already gone, every game becomes must-win territory for the Gin Kings, who share the seventh spot with Meralco at 3-4.
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Before the Gilas break, Ginebra gained much-needed momentum with a 102–93 win over Phoenix.
RJ Abarrientos erupted for 25 points on four triples, while Scottie Thompson delivered an all-around performance of 19 points, 19 rebounds, six assists and three steals.
Cone now hopes that the rhythm that some of Ginebra's members gained from international play will translate into consistency for its late-quarterfinal push.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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