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Barangay Ginebra beats Phoenix for back-to-back wins
PBA Philippine Cup. May 15, 2025. Scottie Thompson (9) of the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel against the Phoenix Fuel Masters. (Photo: PBA Media)
Barangay Ginebra claimed back-to-back wins after beating Phoenix, 119-112, on Friday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Philsports Arena in Pasig.
After claiming a 59-50 lead in the first half, Barangay Ginebra made a 33-point romp against Phoenix' 22 points to pull away in the third quarter and take an 89-72 advantage by the end of the said frame.
The Gin Kings then cruised to their biggest lead, 108-86, with 4:45 left in the fourth period after Von Pessumal's triple. Ginebra, however, allowed 40 points for Phoenix against their 27 points in the final frame but still held control of the game despite the Fuel Masters' late rally.
RJ Abarrientos had 25 points built on five treys, while Japeth Aguilar had 24 points to lead Ginebra who improved to 4-2. Scottie Thompson, meanwhile, had 17 points and 13 assists, while Stephen Holt had 18 points.
Jason Perkins had 28 points while RJ Jazul and Ken Tuffin had 18 and 17 points for Phoenix who moved down to 2-5.
Scores:
Barangay Ginebra 119 – Abarrientos 25, J.Aguilar 24, Holt 18, Thompson 17, Malonzo 15, Rosario 8, Pessumal 6, Cu 3, Adamos 2, R. Aguilar 1, David 0, Pinto 0, Mariano 0.
Phoenix 112– Perkins 28, Jazul 18, Tuffin 17, Tio 15, Ballungay 12, Garcia 6, Verano 6, Alejandro 3, Manganti 3, Ular 2, Soyud 2, Rivero 0, Cullar 0, Camacho 0.
Quarters: 24-27, 59-50, 92, 72, 119-112.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
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