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Barangay Ginebra (6-3) defeated the import-less TNT Tropang GIGA (4-5), 86-78, to secure their sixth win and two straight victory in the 2023-24 PBA Commissioner's Cup on Christmas Day, December 25, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
In his second game back from injury, Scottie Thompson hit crucial three-pointers in the final two minutes, enabling the Kings to overcome the Tropang Giga. Despite the absence of Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and ace guard Jayson Castro, the Tropang Giga put up a tough challenge.
Christian Standhardinger led Ginebra in scoring with a double-double of 22 points (9/14FG), 10 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals. Tony Bishop Jr. also had his own double-double of 15 points (5/8FG), 12 rebounds, 6 assists, and a block while Scottie Thompson finished with 12 points (2/3 3pts), along with 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and a steal. Maverick Ahanmisi and Japeth Aguilar each added 11 points.
The Scores:
GINEBRA 86 - Standhardinger 22, Bishop 15, Thompson 12, J. Aguilar 11, Ahanmisi 11, Malonzo 7, Pringle 6, Tenorio 2, David 0, Onwubere 0.
TNT 78 – Oftana 27, Ponferrada 14, Khobuntin 13, Williams 7, Aurin 6, Montalbo 5, Galinato 4, Ganuelas-Rosser 2, Cruz 0, Tolomia 0, Reyes 0.
Quarters: 13-21, 37-37, 59-65, 86-78. [GAME STATS] | [GAME HIGHLIGHTS]