'We're always going to be hungry to battle Ginebra,' says Chris Newsome as Meralco moves a win away from taking down the Gin Kings for the first time in a PBA playoff series.
MANILA, Philippines – Meralco has gone through nothing but heartbreak whenever it faces Barangay Ginebra in a PBA playoff series.
“I do not think we’re trying to avoid Ginebra at all whenever it comes to a playoff series. I think everyone here wants a challenge,” said Newsome.The Gin Kings are 6-0 against the Bolts in their playoff encounters, including an impressive 4-0 in the times they faced off for the Governors’ Cup title.
The Bolts’ determination showed on Sunday as they buried the Gin Kings by as deep as 21 points with Newsome, Aaron Black, and Allein Maliksi leading the way.
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