The Ginebra Gin Kings look to regain lead against the San Miguel Beermen in Game 3 of the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup semifinals Friday, Jan. 9.
Stephen Holt will look to spark a bounce-back effort for Brgy. Ginebra as it aims to regain momentum against San Miguelin Game 3 of the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup semifinals Friday, Jan. 9.
Match tips off at 7:30 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.
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After an impressive opening win, Ginebra ceded control in Game 2 last Wednesday, Jan. 7, falling 93–84 after being outworked in the second half.
The Gin Kings showed promise early, yet struggled to contain the Beermen's interior dominance and late-game execution.
Holt and RJ Abarrientos paced Ginebra with 18 points apiece, providing steady offense, but the rest of the Gin Kings found it difficult to match SMB's physicality as the game wore on.
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After seeing their eight-game winning streak snapped, head coach Tim Cone hopes his team can regroup quickly.
With adjustments on defense and a sharper second-half response, Ginebra aims to reclaim the series lead and reassert itself in what is shaping up to be another classic rivalry battle.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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