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| Another vintage game from Japeth Aguilar kept Ginebra from falling into the cellar. PBA Images |
MANILA—Ginebra returned to its winning ways almost midway into the PBA Philippine Cup as it gave NLEX a reality check with a 104-74 rout on Sunday night at the Ynares Center 1 in Antipolo.
The Gin Kings, who lost three of their first four games in this conference, quickly imposed their will against the Road Warriors, who were looking to retake the solo lead in the standings, by going on a 26-11 first quarter.
NLEX somehow got back in the second quarter and drew to within seven, 33-40, at halftime, but Ginebra erupted for 64 points in the second half to pull away for good.
Japeth Aguilar led the Gin Kings, who moved up to 2-3, with 25 points on 11-of-16 field goals, five rebounds, one assist, and one block.
Stephen Holt added 20 points on 7-for-13 shooting, including 3-for-4 on threes, three rebounds, four assists, and three steals, while Scottie Thompson chipped in 12 points, six rebounds, and 11 assists.
Xyrus Torres put up 17 points, one rebound, and one steal for the Road Warriors, who dropped to 4-2.
Box Scores:
Brgy. Ginebra 104 – J. Aguilar 25, Holt 20, Thompson 12, Gray 9, Rosario 9, Cu 7, Abarrientos 4, Estil 4, Torres 4, Pinto 4, R. Aguilar 4, David 2.
NLEX 74 – Torres 17, Policarpio 13, Fajardo 10, Capulong 9, Bahio 8, Alas 7, Mocon 4, Bolick 4, Ramirez 2, Valdez 0, Amer 0, Rodger 0, Nieto 0, Herndon 0, Marcelo 0.
Quarterscores: 26-11, 40-33, 72-59, 104-74.
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