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PASIG—RJ Abarrientos and Jayson David took over for Ginebra as they ripped NorthPort, 131-106, in their PBA Philippine Cup game on Wednesday night at the PhilSports Arena.
Abarrientos and David combined for 52 points on 16-of-21 field goals off the bench to lead the charge for the Gin Kings, who quickly zapped the life out of the slumping Batang Pier.
Abarrientos went 7-of-8 from the outside, while David made his first eight field goals in only 21 minutes of action, including a perfect 4-for-4 on threes.
Jamie Malonzo also had a solid outing with 14 points, 12 rebounds, three steals, and one block for Ginebra, which moved up to 2-1.
William Navarro led NorthPort, which dropped to 1-3, with 19 points, seven rebounds, one assist, and two steals.
The Scores:
GINEBRA 131– Abarrientos 27, David 25, Holt 17, J. Aguilar 15, Rosario 15, Malonzo 14, Ahanmisi 7, Cu 6, Pinto 2, Thompson 2, Mariano 1, Adamos 0, Pessumal 0, R. Aguilar 0
NORTHPORT 106 – Navarro 19, Onwubere 17, Nava 14, Jalalon 11, Munzon 10, Flores 10, Taha 8, Bulanadi 8, Cuntapay 3, Kwekuteye 2, Miranda 2, Nelle 2, Yu 0
QUARTERS: 40-24, 70-43, 95-72, 131-106
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