NorthPort Batang Pier defeated Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings in a thrilling PBA Commissioner's Cup game, ending a five-year losing streak against their rivals.
MANILA, Philippines — NorthPort snapped a 14-game losing streak to Barangay Ginebra with a thrilling 119-116 victory on Wednesday in their PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup game at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. The Batang Pier led by as many as 18 points, but the Gin Kings mounted a furious fourth-quarter rally. Justin Brownlee had a chance to tie the game after being fouled from three-point range by William Navarro with 8.
9 seconds left, but he could only make two of three foul shots, leaving Ginebra trailing 116-117. NorthPort guard Joshua Munzon and import Kadeem Jack split their respective free throws, securing the win for the Batang Pier and ending their five-year losing skid to the Gin Kings. NorthPort improved to 7-1 and remained atop the standings, while Ginebra saw its two-game win streak end and dropped to 5-3. Jack led NorthPort with 32 points and 16 rebounds, while Arvin Tolentino and Munzon added 29 and 27 points respectively. Brownlee led Ginebra with 23 points, while Scottie Thompson, RJ Abarrientos and Troy Rosario each scored 17
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