RJ Abarrientos helps Ginebra close out SMB in PBA PH Cup semis Game 3

RJ Abarrientos exploded in the fourth quarter to preserve Ginebra's win. PBA Images

By Ivan Saldajeno

MANILA--RJ Abarrientos delivered a sensational close-out performance to lead Ginebra to a 100-90 win against San Miguel in Game 3 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Sunday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

After his fellow Gin Kings held the Beermen to just 14 points in the third quarter to seize control of the game, Abarrientos finished the job by scoring 18 of Ginebra's 29 points in the final quarter.

Abarrientos ended up with 24 points and was close to a triple-double with nine rebounds and eight assists to lead the Gin Kings, now 2-1 up against the Beermen in the best-of-seven series.

Jamie Malonzo added 20 points on 9-of-16 shooting, seven rebounds, two assists, three steals, and two blocks.

Don Trollano led SMB with 22 points and three rebounds, while June Mar Fajardo, who came off the bench for the second straight game, had 12 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, and one block.

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