‘A wonderful ride from 0-4,’ says Chua on Ginebra’s run
By Mark Giongco
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s improbable run came to an end via three-game sweep at the hands of Alaska Sunday night.

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s improbable run came to an end via three-game sweep at the hands of Alaska Sunday night.

Ranidel de Ocampo’s triple in the waning seconds of Game 2 ended Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s hopes of a 2-0 lead in their best-of-five semifinals series.

If coach Alfrancis Chua could point out the difference between that Ginebra which lost three straight and the one which nabbed its first win on Wednesday: it’s the import.
After a dismal Philippine Cup, crowd-darling Barangay Ginebra will have a new coach in Alfrancis Chua when the PBA’s second jewel for the season—the Commissioner’s Cup—blasts off in early February.
PBA commissioner Chito Salud will be one of the special guests when the Metro Manila Tiong Lian Basketball Association launches its 42nd edition on Saturday at the Uno High School gym.