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MANILA, Philippines – Barangay Ginebra are the PBA champs for the first time in 8 years, a feat they achieved with a breathtaking 3-point buzzer beater from import Justin Brownlee. It blew the lid off the Araneta Coliseum, capped off what had been a classic series, and had Filipinos furiously posting on social media.
From digital high-fives to different angles of Brownlee’s remorseless final blow, this is how social media celebrated the crowning of the new PBA kings. (LOOK: IN PHOTOS: Ginebra beats Meralco and rises to the top)
Before the game-winner, some Ginebra fans clasped their hands to pray for a favorable outcome. Here’s one of them:
Prior to the shot, one guy said that he felt Ginebra was going to win it.
I can feel it!!! Sayang wala ako dyan to shout and celebrate pero feel na feel ko hanggang dito sa lamig ng korea ang init ng #Ginebra
— John Carlos Catalan (@johncac_) October 19, 2016
Now, whether a divine hand guided the ball into the ring or not, that’s a topic for another time. What’s fact is that Brownlee sank the shot heard ’round the country – and it’s captured here from multiple angles. It’s a treat for Ginebra fans, a nightmare for opposing fans. Relive it here:
Watch the full final possession with Justin Brownlee’s game-winning 3-pointer! Ginebra is champion again! #PBAFinals pic.twitter.com/3RbIwjgNBf
— Jane Bracher (@janebracher) October 19, 2016
Brownlee’s Buzzer beater . Winning shot!! #ChampionNaGINEBRA
— Jc Aala (@mr_superJC) October 20, 2016
(c)BGSM Fanpage pic.twitter.com/DSZ0sfh5sm
Below, an outpouring of emotions:
Epic!!! #goosebumps all over. Congratulations #Ginebra #WeAreOneGINEBRA @Ginebrakings @GSM_JamshipsFam
— JP Soriano (@jpsoriano) October 19, 2016
DI KO NA NAKUHANG MAG TWEET, RT LANG AKO NG RT! HIRAP KASENG MAG TWEET PAG HINDI MO MAIPALIWANAG YUNG NARARAMDAMAN MO! #ChampionNaGINEBRA
— Brgy. Ginebra (@GinebraActivity) October 20, 2016
THE CROWD OF GINEBRA SHOWS THE SPIRIT OF THE NEVER SAY DIE!!! #ChampionNaGinebra @barangayginebra @Ginebrakings #WeAreOneGINEBRA
— Heather Ingrid Airy (@HeatherAiry32) October 19, 2016
Brownlee we love you man! #ginebra #WeAreOneGINEBRA
— Kim Sallave Ginebra (@imbgsmkim) October 19, 2016
"Brownlee, who was beaten by Durham for the Best Import honors, shone brightest when it mattered most." #ChampionNaGINEBRA!
— Vivien R Panopio ツ (@Fifi______) October 20, 2016
Before the winning shot, Ginebra coach Tim Cone was captured on video diagramming the play.
I got this on my cam… The genius of @manilacone … His last timeout… His last magical play … pic.twitter.com/kqaBWyT9rw
— buzzketball (@dbuzzketball) October 20, 2016
The end result of that play: ecstatic Ginebra fans.
Lovely couple! Thanks to your husband Ma’am @CristinaVCone . He’s the reason behind this SUCCESS! Whooooo! #ChampionNaGinebra pic.twitter.com/ueslz9lHQI
— Just Ginebra (@JustGinebra) October 20, 2016
Thank you lord thank you Justin Brownlee I cried .. Hindi ako malas I am not a jinx my import won it Yehey #teamreyes #ginebra pic.twitter.com/QVU8DXIWX3
— Sheryl Sanchez Reyes (@FemaleAgentSR) October 19, 2016
They also got to sing the music industry’s biggest contribution to sports:
They slept well.
Waking up to #ChampionNaGINEBRA! The most beautiful morning in eight years! @GSM_JamshipsFam @Ginebrakings
— SaDe Winchester (@ClaraLovesBGSM) October 20, 2016
And found the inspiration to make a nifty observation and even cooler art.
Where were you and what were you doing when Ginebra won the championship? – Rappler.com
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