FiberXers and Gin Kings contestants lock horns in the Pampanga event
On Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 7:30 PM, the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings and Converge FiberXers face off in an out-of-town game during the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup at the Bren Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga.
The spotlight will be on the towering big men of both teams, Justine Baltazar for Converge FiberXers and Japeth Aguilar for Ginebra Gin Kings, who are both locals of Pampanga.
Baltazar, a former standout for the Pampanga Giant Lanterns in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League, shares the court with Justin Arana and Alec Stockton, while Aguilar's exceptional play is matched by Scottie Thompson and Troy Rosario.
Despite Baltazar's outstanding performance, Converge's strong duo of Arana and Stockton, along with Aguilar's support, have been essential to their 4-2 record. In contrast, Ginebra, with Aguilar as a key veteran, stands at 2-2.
In terms of individual accomplishments, Baltazar leads the league in individual game rebounds, setting a high bar with 22 boards in a single game, the highest recorded in the conference so far. Aguilar, on the other hand, has been instrumental in Ginebra's statistical dominance in scoring, assists, field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three-point field goal percentage.
This out-of-town game promises to be a thrilling clash, with the Pampanga-born Baltazar and Aguilar showcasing their skills and contributing to their teams' success.
- The highly anticipated basketball game between the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings and Converge FiberXers in Pampanga during the Philippine Cup will put the spotlight on local talents Justine Baltazar and Japeth Aguilar.
- Both teams have strong lineups, with Baltazar sharing the court with Justin Arana and Alec Stockton for Converge, while Aguilar is supported by Scottie Thompson and Troy Rosario for Ginebra.
- Despite Baltazar's impressive rebounds, Converge's wins have been largely due to the contributions of Arana and Stockton, while Aguilar's leadership has been crucial for Ginebra's standing at 2-2.
- Individual achievements are not lacking in this match, with Baltazar leading the league in individual game rebounds and Aguilar contributing to Ginebra's statistical dominance in scoring, assists, field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three-point field goal percentage.
