Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings kept its playoff hopes alive after overpowering Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters, 106-89, in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.
Earl Scottie Thompson delivered a conference-best 29 points to go with 10 rebounds to power the Gin Kings to a commanding victory, improving their record to 4-5 as they continued their push for a quarterfinal berth.
Import Jordan Murphy also had a big night, finishing with 28 points and 13 rebounds, while Japeth Aguilar and Jeremiah Gray chipped in 12 points apiece.
Ginebra seized control early, taking a 36-28 lead in the opening quarter before extending its advantage with a 29-point second-period explosion.
The Gin Kings tightened their defense in the third, limiting Phoenix to 15 points while building a lead that eventually reached 26.
Phoenix struggled to keep pace with Ginebra’s balanced attack, with Marcellus Earlington leading the Fuel Masters with 22 points. Ricci Rivero and Kai Ballungay contributed 10 points each. They dropped to 5-4. (Adrian Co)
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