RESULTS: 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals Game 6

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 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals schedule (Game 6)

October 20, Sunday – Smart Araneta Coliseum

Ginebra’s RJ Abarrientos raring to face ‘idol’ Jayson Castro in PBA Finals

RJ Abarrientos Ginebra PBA Finals

Ginebra’s RJ Abarrientos in Game 6 of the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals against San Miguel.– PBA IMAGES

MANILA, Philippines—The PBA Governors’ Cup Finals will have no shortage of fireworks, especially in the backcourt.

One of the most intriguing matchups in the rematch of last year’s finals is the battle between Barangay Ginebra’s fast-rising rookie RJ Abarrientos and TNT legend Jayson Castro.

PBA: Jericho Cruz offers no excuse after missed shot in SMB loss

San Miguel guard Jericho Cruz during the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals against Barangay Ginebra.–PBA IMAGES

MANILA, Philippines—It didn’t take long for San Miguel Beer guard Jericho Cruz to move on from the heartbreaking loss to Ginebra that pulled the plug on the Beermen’s title bid in the PBA Governors’ Cup on Sunday.

Cruz had the chance to send the game into overtime but missed the potential game-tying triple from the right wing as time expired.

PBA: Maverick Ahanmisi embodies Ginebra’s ‘next man up’ mentality

Ginebra guard Maverick Ahanmisi takes a 3-point shot during Game 6 of the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals against San Miguel.–PBA IMAGES

MANILA, Philippines—With some of Ginebra’s hitters misfiring, the Gin Kings flaunted their depth and drew a sterling performance from Maverick Ahanmisi in a win that clinched the crowd darlings’ return to the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals.

Ahanmisi unleashed a team-high 25 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field as Ginebra closed out San Miguel Beer in Game 6 of their semifinals showdown at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

EJ Anosike wraps up his San Miguel stint with 30 points

Ginebra’s Stephen Holt will get his first taste of the PBA Finals

Game 1 of the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup Finals is on Sunday, October 27, in Antipolo

Ginebra eliminates San Miguel, sets up PBA Finals rematch vs TNT

Ginebra guard Maverick Ahanmisi in Game 6 of the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals against San Miguel Beer.-PBA IMAGES

MANILA, Philippines–In danger of being dragged into another rubber match, Barangay Ginebra pulled out all the stops to upend San Miguel, 102-99, on Sunday night and punch a ticket to the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals.

The Gin Kings doused the Beermen’s spirited tries down the stretch at Smart Araneta Coliseum to beat its dynastic sister team in six meetings and arrange a championship rematch against TNT.

For the second straight year, it’s TNT vs Ginebra in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals

Ginebra closes out San Miguel Beer in Game 6, arranges PBA Finals rematch vs TNT

Ginebra to push for defense-oriented Game 6 in going for jugular

San Miguel Beermen import EJ Anosike against Ginebra defenders in Game 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals. –PBA IMAGES

Coach Tim Cone said playing fire with fire will not be the case for Barangay Ginebra, as it tries to close out San Miguel Beer and set up a showdown with TNT for the championship of the PBA Governors’ Cup.

“If you’re gonna try [to] outscore San Miguel, you’re gonna fail 90 percent of the time because they’re so gifted offensively,” Cone said ahead of Sunday’s Game 6 of their semifinal series set at 7:30 p.m. at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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