Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings banked on the towering presence of Japeth Aguilar to score a 104-74 rout of NLEX Road Warriors in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup on Sunday night at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.
Limited to just two baskets in the first half, Aguilar exploded for 21 markers in the third and fourth period to end up with a team-high of 25 points as the Gin Kings improved to a 2-3 win-loss slate.
Stephen Holt added 20 markers, including 10 in the opening quarter, while Earl Scottie Thompson tallied a double-double of 12 points and 11 assists along with six rebounds for Ginebra.
After squandering an early 17-point lead, the Gin Kings regained their offense in the third quarter with Aguilar converting from inside as they surged to a 72-59 advantage.
The Gin Kings continued their run in the final quarter with conversions from Ralph Cu, Thompson, and Holt as the lead reached its largest at 25 points with over two minutes in the game.
Xyrus Torres led the Road Warriors with 17 points, Jonnel Policarpio added 13 markers, while Dominick Fajardo ended with 10 points and nine rebounds as they fell to a 4-2 record. (AC)
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