BRGY GINEBRA VS SAN MIGUEL FULL HIGHLIGHTS GAME 4 | SEMI FINALS GOVERNORS CUP | PBA LIVE TODAY

Barangay Ginebra’s Justin Brownlee (32) goes for a layup against San Miguel in Game 3 of their semifinals series in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup, October 13, 2024 at the Dasmarinas City Arena. PBA ImagesMANILA — Justin Brownlee took charge on both ends to power Barangay Ginebra’s 99-94 win over San Miguel in Game 3 of their 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals series, Sunday evening at the Dasmarinas City Arena.

The Gin Kings got an all-around performance from their celebrated import to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven affair against the Beermen.

A 10-0 run bridging the third and fourth quarters put Ginebra in control, 81-72, with Brownlee starting the scoring spree by assisting on a Maverick Ahanmisi triple and ending it with a layup of his own.

For head coach Tim Cone, however, the key to victory was in their defense.

“We defended so much better tonight, we played playoff defense tonight,” he said. “That’s the story. We just played better defense tonight, I felt.”

Brownlee put up 30 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and five blocks, while Japeth Aguilar added 22 points. Ahanmisi added 15 points and 11 boards.

San Miguel import Eji Anosike had 32 points, while CJ Perez had 13 points on 13 shots. The Ginebra defense limited June Mar Fajardo to just 12 points, though he pulled down 14 rebounds.

The Beermen still had an opportunity down the stretch after Anosike’s bucket made it a one-possession game, 93-90, but a jumper by Stephen Holt restored a five-point lead. After a missed four-pointer by Anosike, the Gin Kings misfired on several chances but Thompson collared a series of offensive rebounds to deny San Miguel’s comeback.

Game 4 of the series is on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum.

The Scores :

GINEBRA 99 – Brownlee 30, J.Aguilar 22, Ahanmisi 15, Holt 11, Abarrientos 8, Thompson 8, Cu 5, Adamos 0, Devance 0

SAN MIGUEL 94 – Anosike 32, Perez 13, Fajardo 12, Lassiter 12, Cruz 9, Romeo 8, Trollano 3, Ross 3, Tauatuaa 2, Rosales 0

QUARTERS : 25-20, 54-45, 76-72, 99-94