PBA Commissioner’s Cup
January 5, Sunday – Araneta Coliseum
- 5:00 p.m. – Hong Kong Eastern vs Meralco Bolts
- 7:30 p.m. – San Miguel Beermen vs Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings
San Miguel Beermen vs Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings
PBA: Ginebra, Tim Cone not rushing Jamie Malonzo’s return
Ginebra swingman Jamie Malonzo watches as the Gin Kings beat San Miguel Beermen in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra isn’t rushing Jamie Malonzo to be back in action despite his clearance to play again for the Gin Kings.
Malonzo remained on the sidelines on Sunday as the Gin Kings dominated the San Miguel Beermen, 93-81, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at Araneta Coliseum.
Ginebra whips San Miguel ahead of clash vs No. 1 NorthPort
Ginebra’s Troy Rosario during a game against San Miguel in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–Troy Rosario put together his best scoring performance since joining Barangay Ginebra to spark a 93-81 rout of San Miguel Beer to cap off the resumption of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Rosario finished with 22 points on top of 10 rebounds as the Gin Kings produced another win against fellow San Miguel Corporation squad to go 5-2 going into a marquee showdown with the pacesetter NorthPort Batang Pier.
VIDEO: Ginebra post-game interview after whipping San Miguel
Ginebra coach Tim Cone and Troy Rosario after zooming past SMB. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/JLUQFIpYf2
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) January 5, 2025
Ginebra cruises to victory over San Miguel
FINAL: Ginebra defeats San Miguel Beer in convincing fashion, 93-81. @INQUIRERSports
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) January 5, 2025
Ginebra in control at the half
HALFTIME: Ginebra leads big over San Miguel Beer after two periods, 47-31. @INQUIRERSports
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) January 5, 2025
SAME SAME, BUT DIFFERENT
Former Terrafirma stars Juami Tiongson and Stephen Holt take the floor for Sunday’s second game.
Except this time, they will be against each other and in different teams. Ginebra and San Miguel clash in Comms. Cup action. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/ihl98evjUG
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) January 5, 2025
Hong Kong Eastern vs Meralco Bolts
PBA: Akil Mitchell, Meralco bounce back to start year on winning note
Meralco import Akil Mitchell during a game against Hong Kong Eastern in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—Meralco import Akil Mitchell made sure to enter the new year completely opposite to how the Bolts ended the last.
Coming off a Christmas beating at the hands of Converge, which dealt them their worst loss of the conference, 110-94, the Bolts started the year right with an 88-83 win over Hong Kong Eastern at the resumption of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday.
PBA: Meralco gets busy week going with key win over Hong Kong
Meralco’s Bong Quinto gestures after making a basket against Hong Kong Eastern in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.-MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–Meralco arrested a two-game skid after holding off guest team Hong Kong Eastern, 88-83, in the resumption of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Import Akil Mitchell, still wearing a face mask to protect his broken nose, put up 31 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and seven assists as the Bolts improved to 4-2 following defeats to the Blackwater Bossing and Phoenix Fuel Masters to end 2024.
VIDEO: Meralco post-game interview after beating Hong Kong
Meralco import Akil Mitchell and coach Luigi Trillo after getting the dub over Eastern. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/OAYUKWfgvj
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) January 5, 2025
Meralco Bolts start the year right with a big win over Hong Kong Eastern
FINAL: Meralco (4-2) unleashes a fourth quarter surge to outlast Eastern (6-3). | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/pgCZxJ4vkd
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) January 5, 2025
Meralco still on top after three quarters
END OF THIRD:
Meralco with a small cushion at the end of three quarters as they enter the fourth with a 69-67 lead over Eastern. @INQUIRERSports
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) January 5, 2025
Meralco up at halftime vs Hong Kong, 39-36
HALFTIME:
Bolts lead Eastern at the half, 39-36. @INQUIRERSports
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) January 5, 2025
PBA: Ginebra eyes consistency with help of reactivated Jamie Malonzo
Jamie Malonzo (with ball) will give the Kings another solid offensive option.—PBA IMAGES
The long-awaited return of Jamie Malonzo could provide a new dynamic for Barangay Ginebra as it looks for the right mix for the rest of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup—and the year—beginning with Sunday’s marquee encounter with San Miguel Beer at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Malonzo was placed on the active roster ahead of the 7:30 p.m. contest but could be playing managed minutes if coach Tim Cone decides to play the athletic forward, who hasn’t seen action since April because of a calf injury.