RESULTS: PBA Finals Ginebra vs TNT Game 5 November 6
SCHEDULE: PBA Governors’ Cup Finals Game 5
November 6, Wednesday – Smart Araneta Coliseum
- 7:30pm – TNT Tropang Giga vs Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
PBA Finals: ‘No excuses’ for Ginebra after crushing Game 5 loss
Barangay Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson during the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals Game 5 against TNT Tropang Giga. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra star guard Scottie Thompson put it simply.
The Gin Kings were sorely outplayed in Game 5.
Ginebra moved on the brink of defeat in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals after absorbing a demoralizing way, 99-72 win on Wednesday.
“They just outplayed us in this game. The key for us right now is to move forward and move on, That’s it. We’re still here for the series,” said Thompson as the Gin Kings fell to a 3-2 hole.
PBA Finals: RR Pogoy plays silencer for TNT in pivotal Game 5 win
TNT Tropang Giga’s Roger Pogoy during the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals Game 5 against Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—TNT sniper RR Pogoy played the role of silencer for Tropang Giga, hushing the crowd darling Barangay Ginebra in the pivotal Game 5 win in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals at Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday.
In an overall lopsided game where TNT annihilated Ginebra, 99-72, Pogoy hit big shots that sucked the life out of the Gin Kings favored crowd in the Big Dome.
“[Those shots were] very important,” said a beaming Pogoy in Filipino.
“Throughout the Finals, I only had a few triples, few shots, so those shots added to my confidence and they’ll also help me stay ready for the next game.”
PBA Finals: TNT rebounds with Ginebra demolition for 3-2 lead
TNT Tropang Giga’s Calvin Oftana during the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals Game 5 against Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
TNT moved a win away from repeating as champion of the PBA Governors’ Cup after blasting Barangay Ginebra, 99-72, for a 3-2 lead in their Finals series held Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Tropang Giga sizzled in the second quarter while forcing the Gin Kings into a nightmarish shooting in that same stretch that virtually ended the competitive phase of the title showdown’s pivotal game.
Import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson made his presence felt once more while RR Pogoy, Calvin Oftana, Kelly Williams and Jayson Castro came through as well as TNT regained the driver seat after squandering a 2-0 lead with back-to-back defeats that allowed Ginebra to draw level.
Ginebra coach Tim Cone, Scottie Thompson on Game 5 beating
“Bottomline is; we lost.”
Coach Tim Cone talks about their huge loss in Game 5 of the #PBAFinals.
Ginebra trails the series, 3-2. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/AdthsKIOlm
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) November 6, 2024
Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson after their lopsided loss in Game 5 of the #PBAFinals. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/sxHAhtSNMo
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) November 6, 2024
PBA Finals Game 5: TNT vs Ginebra
Oftana and coach Chot Reyes after taking the pivotal 3-2 lead over Ginebra in the #PBAFinals. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/lmViGUVi3U
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) November 6, 2024
An ecstatic Calvin Oftana joins TNT coach Chot Reyes for the post-game conference after moving just a game away from winning the #PBAFinals. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/frB4dbRs6N
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) November 6, 2024
- FINAL: TNT moves one win away from winning the Governors’ Cup in the #PBAFinals after defeating Ginebra in Game 5, 99-72, to take a pivotal 3-2 series lead.
- TNT still waxing hot, leads Ginebra big, 79-48, after 3 quarters.
- TNT, though, not letting off the gas pedal and pushes the lead to 71-45 with 2:57 left in the third quarter.
- Start of third quarter. Ginebra trying to make a run here. The Kings trail 38-56.
- Scottie Thompson was awarded with a citation at halftime. He pulled down with 2000th career defensive last Sunday in Game 4, making him the 64th player in the PBA to do so.
- Three players from TNT, led by Calvin Oftana, with double digit points at the half. Meanwhile, Scottie Thompson the lone double digit scorer for Barangay Ginebra.
- Sizzling TNT with a 56-33 halftime lead over Barangay Ginebra in Game 5 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals.
- Tropang Giga’s lead balloons to 49-27 with 2:43 in the second quarter.
- TNT trying to break the game wide open before halftime. It leads 42-25 with under 5 minutes in the second quarter.
- Maverick Ahanmisi lobs it to Japeth Aguilar. Ginebra trails 23-38.
- Hard fall for RHJ after a dunk attempt over Japeth Aguilar, but he shakes it off. TNT leads Ginebra 35-20 with under 9 minutes in the second quarter.
GAME 5️⃣
Ginebra and TNT go at it again for Game 5 of the #PBAFinals as both squads look for the pivotal 3-2 lead.
Tropang Giga leads over the Gin Kings, 21-13, with 1:46 to go in the first. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/yRBdnHhikX
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) November 6, 2024
- Tropang Giga leads over the Gin Kings, 21-13, with 1:46 to go in the first.
- TNT races to a 15-7 lead with five minutes in the opening quarter.
- Strong start for TNT with a 9-2 lead over Ginebra.
Scenes before Game 5 of the PBA Governors' Cup Finals which tips off shortly inside Smart Araneta Coliseum @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/hlQ826znPr
— Jonas Terrado (@jonasterradoINQ) November 6, 2024
PBA Finals: Tied at 2-2, Ginebra and TNT gun for inside position
TNT Tropang Giga forward Calvin Oftana against Barangay Ginebra defenders during the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals. –MARLO CUETIO/INQUIRER.net
Defending champion TNT and Barangay Ginebra go at it again on Wednesday in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals, with the powerhouse clubs looking to bring entirely different versions of themselves from the last time they met.
Coach Tim Cone promptly put the series-leveling 106-92 triumph last Sunday behind as the Gin Kings now navigate a shorter race with their best-of-seven showdown with the Tropang Giga now a battle for two wins.
“All we did was tie the series,” the seasoned coach said. “It’s 0-0 now. We can’t live off the last two games and just feel good about that. We got to keep forward-moving and forward-thinking.”
PBA Finals: RHJ focused on winning after latest Best Import plum
TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson reacts during Game 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals against Barangay Ginebra.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson isn’t the type to toot his own horn after being hailed Best Import of the PBA Governors’ Cup for the second straight season.
The former NBA journeyman owed his success and most recent accolade to his Tropang Giga teammates and coaches.
“It’s a team sport. I wouldn’t have gotten the award without my teammates but I was more so worried about the game and winning it,” said Hollis-Jefferson on Sunday at Araneta Coliseum.
PBA Finals: Not part of Ginebra system but Ahanmisi unshy to take 4s when open
Ginebra guard Maverick Ahanmisi during Game 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra coach Tim Cone has been vocal about his disinterest in the PBA’s four-point line.
But that doesn’t mean the Gin Kings aren’t using it to their advantage.
“It’s not one of the things that we really like to incorporate on our offense,” said Ginebra guard Maverick Ahanmisi after their win over TNT in Game 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals on Sunday.
PBA Finals: Poy Erram unbothered by ‘iyakin’ chants from Ginebra fans
TNT center Poy Erram during Game 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals against Ginebra.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—TNT center Poy Erram drew the lion’s share of jeers from a predominantly Ginebra crowd in Game 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals at Araneta Coliseum on Sunday.
In the middle of another intense clash between rivals, chants of “iyakin” (crybaby) rained down on Erram, whose Tropang Giga suffered a 106-92 beating at the hands of the Gin Kings.
Erram, however, couldn’t care any less. In fact, he even expected to be the brunt of insults.
PBA Finals: Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson bracing for TNT Game 5 adjustments
Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson, middle, and Justin Brownlee, left, during Game 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals against TNT.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—With the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals pushed back to square one, Ginebra star guard Scottie Thompson is well aware that it’s a whole different game now.
Thompson and the Gin Kings clobbered the TNT Tropang Giga in Game 4 on Sunday, making the title series a best-of-three.
“For us right now, we’re happy to tie this series but we know TNT’s coaching staff and coach Chot (Reyes) will adjust. This is a battle of adjustments and we know they’ll do that in the next game,” said Thompson after the 106-92 win that tied the series at 2-2.
PBA Finals: Oftana ‘frustrated’ by few 2nd half touches in Game 4
TNT’s Calvin Oftana during Game 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—TNT forward Calvin Oftana expressed his frustration after the Tropang Giga’s loss to Barangay Ginebra in Game 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals.
Oftana lamented not getting enough opportunities to make plays for TNT in the second half after a spectacular start that saw him explode for 20 points in the first two quarters.
“I don’t know, I had good production in the first half and I only got a few touches in the second half. I feel frustrated with myself, I questioned the coaches but it is what it is,” said Oftana following the 106-92 loss that tied the series at 2-2.
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