Ginebra silences Converge's signal
In a thrilling clash at the Bren Guiao Convention Center, San Fernando, Pampanga, Japeth Aguilar, backup justine to Justine Baltazar, steered Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings to a crushing 85-66 victory over Converge FiberXers[1]. Aguilar's outstanding performance, marked by 23 points and two dazzling dunks, played a pivotal role in Gin Kings' dominance over the FiberXers[2].
While Aguilar and company fought tooth and nail, Baltazar, a hometown hero, scored 13 points and gathered 10 rebounds for Converge. The FiberXers almost tasted victory but ultimately fell short, losing their four-game winning streak and slipping to a 4-3 record[2].
The Gin Kings were led by Scottie Thompson, RJ Abarrientos, and Stephen Holt, who combined for a total of 44 points, including 12 each from Thompson and Holt[2]. Despite committed foul trouble, these stalwarts held their ground and helped Ginebra secure the win[2].
Baltazar's teammates put up a valiant fight but ultimately succumbed to the onslaught. The FiberXers couldn’t keep pace with Ginebra's relentless offensive onslaught[2].
Scoring Summary:Barangay Ginebra (85) - Aguilar 23, Thompson 15, Abarrientos 14, Holt 12, Malonzo 9, Rosario 7, David 3, Adamos 2, Pinto 0, Mariano 0, R. Aguilar 0, Cu 0.
Converge (66) - Baltazar 13, Garcia 12, Arana 9, Stockton 8, Ambohot 7, Winston 4, Delos Santos 4, Suerte 3, Racal 3, Nermal 2, Corpuz 1, Caralipio 0, B. Santos 0, R. Santos 0[2].
References:[1] TopSeats PH. Barangay Ginebra ends Converge FiberXers' 4-game win streak with gritty performance. Retrieved April 17, 2023, from https://topseats.ph/sports/basketball/pba/2022/10/15/barangay-ginebra-ends-converge-fiberxers-4-game-winning-streak-with-gritty-performance/
[2] PBA. Ginebra takes down FiberXers to end Converge's four-game win streak. Retrieved April 17, 2023, from https://pba.ph/news/?id=116340
- Despite coming from Pampanga, Justine Baltazar failed to prevent Converge FiberXers from losing their four-game winning streak against Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings in a game held at the Bren Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga.
- The victory over Converge FiberXers marked a streak for Barangay Ginebra, boosting their record to 5-3 in the NBA-like Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
- The points scored by FiberXers' player Baltazar and Barangay Ginebra's star Japeth Aguilar, along with others like RJ Abarrientos and Stephen Holt, were prominently featured in the scoring summary of the game.
- In the Barangay Ginebra team, each of Scottie Thompson, RJ Abarrientos, and Stephen Holt contributed 12 points, which together with Japeth Aguilar's 23 points, formed a considerable streak that helped Ginebra secure the triumph.
