While it’s a no-bearing game for Titan Ultra, it means everything for Ginebra as the Gin Kings look to beef up their chances of making the top-4 in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
Scottie Thompson looks to keep Barangay Ginebra’s late surge rolling as the Gin Kings face the Titan Ultra Giant Risers in the final elimination playdate of the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup on Sunday, Dec. 21.
The match kicks off 7:30 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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At 6–4, Ginebra remains in the hunt for a Top 4 finish, but the path is narrow.
The Gin Kings will need Magnolia to beat TNT in the opening game before taking care of business against Titan Ultra to secure the twice-to-beat incentive.
Momentum, however, is firmly on Ginebra’s side.
The Gin Kings are riding a four-game winning streak, highlighted by a 102–100 thriller over Rain or Shine in Bahrain.
In that emotional win, RJ Abarrientos delivered 25 points, four rebounds, four assists, and three steals, dedicating the performance to his late aunt.
Thompson stuffed the stat sheet with 16 points -- including the crucial stepback triple -- eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals, while Stephen Holt added 15 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and a steal.
With playoff positioning on the line and confidence peaking at the right time, Ginebra will aim to finish the eliminations strong and let the chips fall where they may.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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