MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra bought it collectively within the second half on Sunday night time for a 95-88 nipping of NorthPort within the PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila.
The group darlings outscored the Batang Pier within the remaining two quarters, 52-35, behind the close to triple-double of rookie Ralph Cu and yet one more stellar output from Christian Standhardinger.
Cu completed with 24 factors, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists whereas Standhardinger had 25 factors and 17 rebounds within the victory.
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“We talked about having to grind out wins on the best way to the playoffs. We have been down 10 within the halftime however they got here again locked in defensively,” head coach Tim Cone mentioned.
The victory gave the powerhouse membership, now again at full energy, a 5-3 report within the All-Filipino derby. Nonetheless, Cone couldn’t assist however word the dampener introduced on by an obvious leg damage suffered by high-leaping star Jamie Malonzo.
“He needed to be carried off [the court]. He can’t put weight on his legs … hopefully it’s not too critical. We’ll see,” mentioned the seasoned mentor, who additionally works with Malonzo at Gilas Pilipinas.
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Cu mentioned within the post-game presser that Malonzo, who had 14 factors within the win, harm the identical leg he injured in a match towards San Miguel final convention.
Arvin Tolentino starred with 19 factors and 9 rebounds for NorthPort. Joshua Munzon and Will Navarro chipped in 12 factors every, as Allyn Bulanadi added 11 for the younger membership which dropped to a 4-3 mark within the standings.
On faucet for Barangay Ginebra is a match towards TNT on April 19, adopted by clashes reverse Converge and NLEX.
NorthPort, alternatively, has 4 extra assignments left on its elimination spherical calendar beginning with streaking Rain or Shine.
The Scores:
GINEBRA 95 – Standhardinger 25, Cu 24, malonzo 14, Ahanmisi 13, Thompson 10, J.Aguilar 4, David 3, Pringle 2, Tenorio 0, Pinto 0, Onwubere 0
NORTHPORT 88 – Tolentino 19, Munzon 12, Navarro 12, Bulanadi 11, Yu 8, Amores 7, Zamar 6, Calma 4, Lucero 4, Cuntapay 3, Flores 2, Rosales 0, Paraiso 0
Quarterscores: 30-21, 43-53, 73-70, 95-88.