Ginebra’s Justin Brownlee takes a shot throughout Sport 3 of the PBA quarterfinals towards Meralco.–PBA IMAGES
ANTIPOLO—Justin Brownlee, like clockwork, confirmed up as soon as once more to guide 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 saved the Gin Kings’ championship hopes alive.
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“It was a bit of scary at first however I assumed we nonetheless performed effectively and onerous on protection, we simply weren’t making a few of the pictures that we should always’ve made,” stated 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 have been all assured that we might win this sport.”
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After a sluggish 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 objective capturing clip, Brownlee reiterated that he tried to play at his finest.
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In spite of everything, that’s what it’s worthwhile to do towards a playoff rival just like the Bolts.
“Everytime you go up towards a crew like this, you all the time need to be at your finest as a result of you understand that in the event you aren’t, they’re most likely going to beat you,” stated the Gin Kings’ longtime import.
“I’m simply making an attempt 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 ideas off on February 26 at Sensible Araneta Coliseum.
The PBA takes a break to present method to Gilas Pilipinas’ upcoming marketing campaign within the third window of the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers.
