The Ginebra championship as told by social media

Gelo Gonzales

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The Ginebra championship as told by social media
Fans post multiple angles of Justin Brownlee's buzzer beater that sealed the deal for #BarangayGinebra

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.


 

 

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: 


 

 

A video posted by Polo Bustamante (@polo_bustamante) on

 

 

 

Chaos!!!! #PbaFinals #BuzzetBeater #Championship #Ginebra #Ginkings #WalaNangKangKong

A video posted by Ade Continuado (@adecontinuado) on

 

Below, an outpouring of emotions:


 


 


 


 


 

Before the winning shot, Ginebra coach Tim Cone was captured on video diagramming the play.


 

The end result of that play: ecstatic Ginebra fans. 


 


 

 

 


 

Galing!! CONGRATS!!! GINEBRA! MVP L.A TENORIO galing#ginebra #ganadosabuhay #neversaydie

A photo posted by Wowowingirls / ASIANDOLLS (@chinita_jellie) on

 

 

We are the champions!! Congrats @scottiethompson06 and to the whole barangay!! #ginebra #neversaydie

A photo posted by Gstans Grill (@gstansgrill_ph) on

 

 

They also got to sing the music industry’s biggest contribution to sports:

#Ginebra

A video posted by cairø (@mcenchiz) on

 

They slept well.



And found the inspiration to make a nifty observation and even cooler art.

“The Shot” by Kyrie Irving & Justin BrownLee #weareoneginebra #ginebra #barangayginebra

A photo posted by Ian Yu aka Dagulrunner (@dagulrunner) on

 

 

Where were you and what were you doing when Ginebra won the championship? – Rappler.com

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Gelo Gonzales

Gelo Gonzales is Rappler’s technology editor. He covers consumer electronics, social media, emerging tech, and video games.