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By Ivan Saldajeno
QUEZON CITY--Ginebra needed a late push to beat Blackwater, 107-95, in the nightcap of the PBA Governors' Cup doubleheader at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday.
Bouncing back from a surprisingly sluggish start and holding on to their lead for the remainder of the game, the Gin Kings went on a crucial 9-2 run to build their largest advantage at 16, 103-87, and never looked back.
Justin Brownlee fired 27 points, while L.A. Tenorio added 23 with five assists for Ginebra, which moved up to 4-1.
Eric Dawson tallied 26 points, while Carlo Lastimosa contributed 21 for Blackwater.
Box Scores:
Ginebra 107-Brownlee 27, Tenorio 23, Aguilar 19, Devance 9, Marcelo 9, Mercado 7, Caguioa 6, Cruz 5, Thompson 2, Bonifacio 0, Mariano 0, Salva 0
Blackwater 95-Dawson 26, Lastimosa 21, Dela Cruz 15, Erram 13, Cervantes 8, Gamalinda 4, Pascual 4, Cortez 2, Qahwash 2, Canada 0, Reyes 0, Sumang 0, Sena 0
Quarterscores: 21-23, 48-40, 74-69, 107-95
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Blackwater 95-Dawson 26, Lastimosa 21, Dela Cruz 15, Erram 13, Cervantes 8, Gamalinda 4, Pascual 4, Cortez 2, Qahwash 2, Canada 0, Reyes 0, Sumang 0, Sena 0
Quarterscores: 21-23, 48-40, 74-69, 107-95
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