Ginebra’s Justin Brownlee takes a shot throughout Recreation 3 of the PBA quarterfinals in opposition to Meralco.–PBA IMAGES
ANTIPOLO—Justin Brownlee, like clockwork, confirmed up as soon as once more to steer Ginebra to a PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals look on Sunday.
Nonetheless, it wasn’t only a typical outing from Brownlee that paced the Gin Kings to a 94-87 win over Meralco at Ynares Sports activities Middle in Antipolo.
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In coach Tim Cone’s personal interpretation, it was the “Playoff Justin” persona that stored the Gin Kings’ championship hopes alive.
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“It was a bit scary at first however I assumed we nonetheless performed effectively and laborious on protection, we simply weren’t making a number of the pictures that we must always’ve made,” mentioned Cone.
“We simply wanted a spark and ‘Playoff Justin’ confirmed up. He gave us that spark and after we obtained again at one level from halftime, we had been all assured that we might win this sport.”
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After a gradual begin that noticed Ginebra path Meralco, 38-37, at halftime, the Gin Kings turned to Brownlee, who delivered a masterclass within the second half.
Brownlee completed with a close to triple-double of 25 factors, 10 rebounds and 7 assists with two blocks and a steal for good measure.
Although he struggled with a 36.4 p.c discipline aim taking pictures clip, Brownlee reiterated that he tried to play at his finest.
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In any case, that’s what you might want to do in opposition to a playoff rival just like the Bolts.
“Everytime you go up in opposition to a workforce like this, you at all times wish to be at your finest as a result of you recognize that in the event you aren’t, they’re in all probability going to beat you,” mentioned the Gin Kings’ longtime import.
“I’m simply attempting to go on the market each time and provides my all,” he added.
Up subsequent for Brownlee and the Gin Kings is No. 1 seed NorthPort in a best-of-seven duel which suggestions off on February 26 at Sensible Araneta Coliseum.
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