Ginebra shuts down Meralco to keep record clean

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel kept its slate clean after shutting down the Meralco Bolts, 105-91, Sunday in the elimination round of the PBA Philippine Cup in Pampanga.

Ginebra led by as much as 24 in the final frame, 94-70, after a Prince Caperal shot at the 6:02 mark, which eventually gave Ginebra enough cushion to notch their third win inside the PBA bubble.

Meralco tied the game at 20 at the end of the first period. However, a 31-point performance for Ginebra in the second quarter gave them the advantage to end the first half at 51-39.

Japeth Aguilar listed 20 markers and four boards for Ginebra, while Stanley Pringle made 16 points and 7 rebounds.

Ginebra, which will play Phoenix on Wednesday, now has a 3-0 record. Meralco, meanwhile, holds a 1-2 card and will go against Magnolia on Tuesday.

Box scores:

Ginebra - J. Aguilar 20, Pringle 16, Chan 12, Tolentino 11, Caperal 9, Mariano 8, Thompson 7, Tenorio 6, Devance 6, Dillinger 5, Balanza 3, Caguioa 2, Salado 0, R. Aguilar 0.

Meralco - Maliksi 18, Hugnatan 16, Amer 10, Newsome 10, Almazan 6, Jackson 6, Black 5, Hodge 5, Quinto 4, Jamito 4, Jose 3, Pinto 2, Caram 2, Salva 0.

— Justin Kenneth Carandang/BM, GMA News