Newest conflict between Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings and Meralco Bolts within the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra and Meralco turned in one other traditional within the PBA Philippine Cup and if you happen to ask Scottie Thompson, that was completely anticipated.
Following the Gin Kings’ 82-73 defeat by the hands of the Bolts at Araneta Coliseum on Friday night time, Thompson stated he anticipated nothing much less from the defending all-Filipino champions.
“We all the time anticipate a grind it out recreation in opposition to Meralco,” bared Thompson. “It’ll all the time be a tricky recreation as a result of we all know how robust that staff is.”
The previous league MVP had himself a recreation with 16 factors, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals nevertheless it wasn’t sufficient to push the Gin Kings to the victory.
Each squads have been in a number of playoff battles the previous few years and, most lately, this season.
Simply final convention, Ginebra and Meralco duked it out within the best-of-three quarter finals with the Gin Kings popping out on high for a seat within the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals.
Within the convention earlier than that, each additionally squads duked it out within the Governors’ Cup’s quarters, the place the Gin Kings swept the Bolts in three video games.
On Friday night time, although, it was Meralco that had the final snicker.
“They’re a veteran staff. They know find out how to play the sport,” Scottie Mentioned.
“Nonetheless, it’s a very good factor that we’ve got an opportunity [for twice-to-beat]. I feel they had been extra motivated than us at the moment as a result of it was their final recreation at the moment. I give credit score to them for arising with the win tonight.”
On Sunday, Ginebra will face one other rival within the type of Magnolia for the Manila Clasico on the Large Dome.
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