Converge vs Ginebra

2023 - 3 - 5

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PBA: Franklin MIA vs Ginebra as CStan, JB, Jamie, Miah blast ... (Tiebreaker Times)

Starring yet again for Ginebra were Jamie Malonzo, Christian Standhardinger, and Justin Brownlee as the trio combined for 85 points.

We’re just going to go out there and try to win.” “That’s not our issue – our issue is to go out and win the basketball game. Malonzo finished with a conference-high 29 points on 10-of-15 shooting from the field, together with eight rebounds, five assists, and a steal.

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Ginebra rips skidding Converge, grabs share of 2nd spot with SMB (The Manila Times)

Injury-riddled Barangay Ginebra continued to defy the odds as it hammered Converge, 120-101 for its fourth straight win, solidifying its hold for a top four ...

Converge absorbed its third consecutive loss, falling to seven spot in the standings with its 6-5 record and dropping out of the top four race in the process. "It's been really crazy for us. The Gin Kings drew another big scoring night from young wingman Jamie Malonzo, who led his team with 29 points, to go along with eight rebounds and five assists as Ginebra moved to a share of second spot with sister team San Miguel Beer at 7-2.

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Malonzo, Brownlee, Standhardinger dominate as Ginebra wallops ... (Rappler)

Jamie Malonzo, Justin Brownlee, and Christian Standhardinger drop at least 25 points each as Barangay Ginebra further enhances its bid for a twice-to-beat ...

The rest of the Gin Kings followed suit, with Brownlee and Standhardinger also turning in all-around performances as Ginebra swept its three-game stretch for the week after welcoming back its stars from Gilas Pilipinas duty. Jamie Malonzo set the tone in the rout, scoring 10 of his conference-high 29 points in the opening quarter as Ginebra ended the period up 29-24 on the way to tying San Miguel for second place with identical 7-2 cards. The trio dropped at least 25 points apiece to power the Gin Kings to their fourth straight win and seventh overall in nine games, which further enhanced their bid for a twice-to-beat bonus in the quarterfinals.

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PBA: Streaking Ginebra nears twice-to-beat, tops Converge (INQUIRER.net)

MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra moved on the cusp of clinching a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals after rolling to a 120-101 win over a ...

The former NBA player scored 57 on 36 attempts in Converge’s 132-129 defeat. Ginebra has two chances to book a top four spot, the first against lowly Terrafirma on Wednesday at Ynares Center in Antipolo City. MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra moved on the cusp of clinching a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals after rolling to a 120-101 win over a Converge side that was left puzzled with import Jamaal Franklin’s lack of offense in the PBA Governors’ Cup on Sunday at Philsports Arena in Pasig City.

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Ginebra limits Converge's Franklin to four points, notches 4th ... (GMA News Online)

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel cruised to its fourth straight victory after taking down the Converge FiberXers, 120-101, on Sunday in the 2023 PBA Governors' ...

Ginebra improved to 7-2 in the standings ahead of their match against Terrafirma on Wednesday. The win also denied Phoenix (4-7) at least an outright quarterfinals berth. Jamie Malonzo led the way for Ginebra with 29 points and eight rebounds while Christian Standhardinger, like Brownlee, also had a double-double with 28 points and 12 boards.

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PBA: Jamie Malonzo stars as Ginebra crushes Converge (ABS-CBN News)

The trio of Jamie Malonzo, Justin Brownlee, and Christian Standhardinger propelled Barangay Ginebra to a dominant 120-101 victory over Converge.

But this was not enough to make up for Jamaal Franklin's scoring woes as he settled for four points. Converge did have some moments of brilliance in the second quarter, but this was not enough to overcome the Kings in the end. Maverick Ahanmisi tried to bring the fight for the FiberXers, scoring 24.

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Kings trio stars in rout of FiberXers to strengthen Top 4 bid (Manila Bulletin)

Justin Brownlee, Christian Standhardinger and Jamie Malonzo formed a deadly triumvirate as Barangay Ginebra whipped Converge, 120-101, to strengthen its bid ...

Standhardinger, meanwhile, posted 12 of his 28 points that also went with 12 rebounds in the third frame where the Kings seized complete control of the contest. Malonzo led the assault for Ginebra, scattering 22 of his career-high 29 points in the first half as he connived with Brownlee who put up an all-around effort of 28 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. The Kings trio took care of the scoring, combining for 85 of their team’s total output while the rest of the team buckled down on the defensive end and completely shut down FiberXers import Jamaal Franklin who was limited to his lowest output in the conference.

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Ginebra wins pulling away as Converge import falls flat (Sports Interactive Network Philippines)

The Kings won for the third straight game and tied idle San Miguel at second place as the reigning champions continue to climb up the standings in the ...

"We knew this one is a big game in terms of taking us over the hump and getting to the Top 4," said Cone. "Better ask them. Overshadowed by the blowout win was the sudden dip in the play of Converge import Jamaal Franklin, who was held to just four points and attempted just five times in 35 minutes of play.

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Barangay Ginebra outlasts Converge FiberXers in PBA (Panay News)

MANILA – Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings did not show any signs of tired legs as it cruised to a 120-101 victory over skidding Converge FiberXers in the ...

Meralco went on to build an 87-74 advantage in the fourth quarter on five straight points by Banchero. In the first game, Meralco Bolts moved closer to a possible twice-to-beat incentive in the quarterfinals after a 92-86 victory over Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters. The Gin Kings notched its fourth straight victory for a 7-2 win-loss slate.

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