Ginebra shuts down TNT in second half for comfortable win

MANILA, Philippines – Barangay Ginebra San Miguel shut down the TNT KaTropa in the second half to head into the All Star Week break in good spirits after a comfortable 107-89 victory on Sunday, April 23 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The Gin Kings, led by Justin Brownlee’s 34 points on 4-of-11 3-point shooting, outscored the KaTropa by 52-28 in the second half, their defense never allowing TNT more than 15 points in each of the last two quarters.

Brownlee posted another all-around game that included 15 rebounds, 6 assists, and two blocks as Ginebra improved to 4-1 and stretched their win streak to 4 games.

Guard LA Tenorio missed only one of his 6 triple attempts for a 21-point, 6-assist performance, while Japeth Aguilar again did it on both ends of the floor and came away with 16 markers, 14 boards, and 5 rejections.

Ginebra moved the ball well enough to edge TNT in assists, 24-13, and build leads of up to 22 points in the fourth quarter.

Only import Donte Greene and Jayson Castro were the only players to figure in double digits for TNT, which is now 5-2 in the standings.

Greene had 28 points and 15 rebounds while Castro posted 20 markers, 5 boards, and 5 dimes.

Ranidel De Ocampo had a quiet night of 9 points and 5 rebounds off the bench.

Scores: 

Ginebra (107): Brownlee 34, Tenorio 21, Aguilar 16, Devance 8, Thompson 7, Mercado 7, Ellis 7, Caguioa 4, Marcelo 3, Taha 0, Ferrer 0.

TNT (89): Greene 28, Castro 20, De Ocampo 9, Fonacier 8, Pogoy 6, Williams 5, Reyes 4, Rosales 4, Tautuaa 3, Rosario 2. 

Quarter scores: 31-32, 55-61, 80-74, 107-89.

– Rappler.com