Barangay Ginebra clinches QF bonus after escape of Terrafirma

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel officially clinched the twice-to-beat bonus in the quarterfinals after escaping the Terrafirma Dyip, 109-104, on Wednesday in the 2023 PBA Governors' Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Leading by just a single point with 1:20 left in the fourth quarter, Justin Brownlee had a layup to extend their lead, 107-104. A Jamie Malonzo slam with 13 ticks left sealed the deal for the defending champs.

Brownlee tallied 38 markers for Ginebra, while Christian Standhardinger registered 23 points and 12 rebounds. Malonzo posted 16 points and 13 boards, while Scottie Thompson had 13 points to improve Ginebra's record to 8-2.

Terrafirma import Jordan Williams had 35 points and 10 rebounds, while Juami Tiongson led the Dyip's locals with 18 points and end their Governors' Cup campaign with two wins and nine losses.

Ginebra will cap the elimination round on Friday when they play TNT wich also has a twice-to-beat bonus.

The scores:

Ginebra 109 – Brownlee 38, Standhardinger 23, Malonzo 16, Thompson 13, Pinto 9, Gray 7, Pringle 3.

Terrafirma 104 – J. Williams 35, Tiongson 18, Camson 11, Gomez de Liano 8, Calvo 7, Cahilig 7, Mina 7, Daquioag 3, Cabagnot 3, Ramos 3, Gabayni 2, Ferrer 0, Alolino 0.

Quarters: 26-24, 52-48, 78-79, 109-104.

—JMB, GMA Integrated News