PBA: Troy Rosario plays best game as Gin King as Ginebra edges SMB

Troy Rosario sizzled in the second half to lead Ginebra past San Miguel. PBA Images

By Ivan Saldajeno

MANILA--Troy Rosario posted what would be his best performance with Ginebra in a 93-81 win against San Miguel in their PBA Commissioner's Cup clash on Sunday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

Rosario helped keep the Gin Kings in control of the game after an explosive second quarter by scoring 16 of his 22 points in the second half as they kept the Beermen at bay in the final 24 minutes following a 31-point blast in the second period that broke the game wide open.

Rosario also put up 10 rebounds and one block as Ginebra reclaims solo fourth place in the standings at 5-2, one game behind NorthPort for the top spot ahead of their clash on Wednesday night at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.

Justin Brownlee added 19 points, seven rebounds, two assists, one steal, and three blocks, while Scottie Thompson was just shy of a triple-double with an uncommon double-double of 12 rebounds and 11 assists and eight points alongside one steal.

Jabari Narcis put up 17 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocks, while June Mar Fajardo contributed 12 points 23 rebounds, three assists, and two blocks for SMB, which fell to 3-4.

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