Nag ala- Curry si BROWNLEE ! Sinugod ni Coach Tim! Ginebra vs SMB Game 1 PBA Update
Ginebra Storms Back in Game 1 Thriller
In a thrilling Game 1 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals, the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel overcame a sluggish start to defeat the San Miguel Beermen, 102-97. The game featured a number of key moments, including a late-game surge by Ginebra’s import, Joe Devance, and a controversial no-travel call against SMB’s Terrence Romeo.
SMB Gets Off to Fast Start
The Beermen came out firing on all cylinders in the first quarter, racing out to an early 14-11 lead. SMB’s import, Marcio Lassiter, was particularly effective, scoring 13 points in the first half. However, Ginebra began to claw back into the game in the second quarter, thanks to a strong performance from Devance. The veteran forward scored 11 points in the quarter, helping Ginebra to cut the deficit to 58-53 at halftime.
Devance Takes Over in Third Quarter
Devance continued his torrid shooting in the third quarter, scoring 13 points to give Ginebra a 78-76 lead. SMB responded with a 10-2 run to regain the momentum, but Devance once again came through for Ginebra, scoring the final six points of the quarter to give his team an 84-82 lead.
Controversial Call Helps Ginebra
The fourth quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading baskets. With the score tied at 97-97, SMB’s Romeo appeared to have given his team the lead with a three-pointer, but the referees ruled that he had traveled. The controversial call gave Ginebra the ball, and Devance proceeded to hit a jump shot to give Ginebra a 99-97 lead. SMB had a chance to tie the game with a three-pointer on their final possession, but Lassiter’s shot rimmed out.
Ginebra Wins Game 1
Ginebra’s victory in Game 1 was a major upset, as the Beermen were widely considered to be the favorites in the series. However, the Gin Kings showed that they are capable of competing with any team in the PBA. Devance was the star of the game, finishing with 33 points on 12-of-22 shooting. Lassiter led SMB with 25 points.
Game 2 Preview
Game 2 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals is scheduled for October 10th at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Beermen will be looking to bounce back from their Game 1 loss, while the Gin Kings will be hoping to build on their momentum.
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