Ginebra comes back from huge deficit, wins Manila Clasico showdown

It was a sold out sunday blowout for the PBA fans as they witnessed another exciting game  between the two league favorites

The Star Hotshots dominated the first half of the Manila Clasico showdown with a huge lead with as much as 15 points as the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel bounces back from this huge deficit in the second half.

Justin Brownlee of Ginebra who became their anchor who scored multiple three point attempts and jump shots ended the game listing 38 points, while Japeth Aguilar who thrilled the crowd with his jams also contributed 21 points.

Jervy Cruz, Mark Caguioa, Sol Mercado, LA Tenorio and Scottie Thompson also contributed by sinking game changing shots.

The Ginebra squad blasted away during the pay off period as they protect a huge lead. Ginebra wins with 13 points.

Best Player of The Game : Japeth Aguilar

The scores:

GINEBRA 116 – Brownlee 38, Aguilar 21, Mercado 14, Tenorio 13, Cruz 8, Caguioa 8, Thompson 6, Marcelo 4, Mariano 2, Devance 2, Helterbrand 0.

STAR 103 – Wright 31, Simon 22, Pingris 13, Garcia 10, Barroca 9, Yap 9, Melton 5, Sangalang 2, Maliksi 2, Reavis 0, Pascual 0.

Quarters: 21-33, 50-58, 78-76, 116-103

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