Barangay Ginebra snaps TNT's six-game winning streak behind Aguilar, Abarrientos

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel snapped TNT's six-game winning streak, 97-78, on Sunday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.

Ginebra opened the match with a 13-0 run before claiming a 30-11 lead by the end of the first period alone. The Gin Kings never looked back since then and led by as much as 32, 59-27, early in the third period before claiming the victory.

Japeth Aguilar registered a double-double of 20 points, 14 of which were from the first half, to go with 14 boards, two assists, and one block. RJ Abarrientos, meanwhile, had 23 points as he waxed hot with five triples.

Stephen Holt and Jamie Malonzo added 12 points apiece while Troy Rosario had 11 points.

Barangay Ginebra spoiled Jordan Headings' TNT debut who had 10 points, three rebounds, three assists, and one steal, while Calvin Oftana had 18 points for the Tropang 5G.

With the win, Barangay Ginebra improved to 7-3 before it wraps its elimination round matches against Rain or Shine, while TNT slipped to 6-4 ahead of its match against Magnolia.

Scores:

Barangay Ginebra 97 – Abbarientos 23, J.Aguilar 20, Holt 12, Malonzo 12, Rosario 11, Pinto 6, Thompson 5, R.Aguilar 4, David 2, Gray 2, Adamos 0, Ahanmisi 0, Cu 0.

TNT 78 – Oftana 18, Heading 10, Aurin 9, Pogoy 8, Williams 8, Khobuntin 7, Enciso 5, Nieto 4, Vosotros 3, Erram 2, Ganuelas-Rosser 2, Varilla 2, Heruala 0.

Quarters: 30-11, 54-27, 74-50, 97-78.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News