Ginebra goes on Q4 ripping to finally finish off SMB, enter PBA semis

Jordan Murphy dominated for Ginebra as it finally took care of San Miguel despite a reverse sweep scare. PBA Images

By Ivan Saldajeno

ANTIPOLO—After two missed chances, Ginebra finally eliminated San Miguel from the PBA Governors' Cup with a 110-94 Game 5 blowout in front of a huge Tuesday night crowd at the Ynares Center 1.

The Gin Kings' fourth-quarter blast finally bore fruit as they outscored the Beermen 34-14 to pull away.

Making matters worse, George King fouled out with 5:13 remaining in the game, and June Mar Fajardo seemingly slowed down after getting wounded in the area around his left eye.

Jordan Murphy led Ginebra, which will face TNT in the semifinals beginning on Dec. 4, with 31 points on 8-for-14 field goals and 15-for-16 free throws, 11 rebounds, one assist, and two blocks.

Scottie Thompson added 29 points, eight rebounds, two assists, five steals, and one block as he made up for five turnovers.

John Pinto went 4-for-4 from the field for nine points with one rebound, one assist, and two steals as he once again became the team's spark plug off the bench.

King also tallied 31 points on 12-for-18 shooting, six rebounds, three assists, and four steals, while Fajardo added 20 points, 16 rebounds, and two assists for SMB, which came just short of completing yet another "Beeracle".