MANILA – Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings bounced back from a harrowing defeat after an 87-77 victory over Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup on Easter Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Stanley Pringle led the way with 17 points, including three three-point conversions, to go with six assists as the Gin Kings recovered from a 93-71 defeat to Meralco Bolts prior to the PBA All-Star break.
Japeth Aguilar and Maverick Ahanmisi added 16 markers apiece, while Christian Standhardinger and Jamie Malonzo ended with 11 points each as the Gin Kings improved to a 3-1 win-loss slate.
Down 47-53 midway through the third set, the Gin Kings turned things around behind conversions from Malonzo, Aguilar, and LA Tenorio to take a 60-53 advantage.
The Gin Kings went on with their momentum in the fourth quarter behind connections from Nard John Pinto and Pringle as they lead grew to its biggest at 87-75 on back-to-back hits by Standhardinger.
Ian Sangalang top-scored for the Hotshots (1-1) with 17 points, Jiovani Jalalon added 15 markers, while Paul Lee, Andy Mark Barroca, and Abu Tratter ended with 12, 11, and 10, respectively.
Meanwhile, defending champions San Miguel Beermen (3-0) rode on the hot hands of Jaymar Perez as they cruised to a 116-102 victory over Phoenix Fuel Masters (1-4).
Perez, the Best Player of the Conference awardee in the recent Commissioner’s Cup, finished with 32 points on 4-of-8 three point shooting for the Beermen.
Ilonggo Jericho Cruz, Terrence Romeo and Don Trollano 17, 16 and 10 markers, respectively, while June Mar Fajardo notched a double-double of 13 points and 12 boards.
Rodolfo Alejandro Jr. and Matthew Daves finished with 13 points apiece, Javee Mocon and Jason Perkins added 12 and 11 markers, respectively, while Kent Salado and Ricci Rivero ended with 10 each for Phoenix./PN
BOX SCORE:
GINEBRA 87 — Pringle 17, J. Aguilar 16, Ahanmisi 16, Malonzo 11, Standhardinger 11, Onwubere 8, Tenorio 5, Pinto 3, David 0.
MAGNOLIA 77 — Sangalang 17, Jalalon 15, Lee 12, Barroca 11, Tratter 10, Abueva 4, Mendoza 3, Corpuz 3, Laput 2, Reavis 0, Eriobu 0, Ahanmisi 0, Escoto 0.
Quarterscores: 17-18, 37-40, 60-56, 87-77.
