HIGHLIGHTS: PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals – Ginebra vs TNT Game 2

• TNT Tropang Giga try to build a significant 2-0 lead vs Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup best-of-seven Finals series.
• Just like in their last meeting in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals last year, TNT got a headstart by winning the opener last Friday.

PBA Finals: Justin Brownlee finds ‘no satisfaction’ amid tied series

MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra gutted out a Game 2 win over TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals with another gargantuan effort from import Justin Brownlee.

Despite tying the series at 1-1, though, Brownlee found no satisfaction in breaking TNT’s win streak over the Gin Kings that spanned four games, including last conference’s last two Finals games.

“There’s still no satisfaction right now. I think we just have to stay hungry, especially without history with this team,” said Brownlee after their nail-biting 71-70 win over TNT at Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday.

PBA Finals: Tim Cone says TNT’s second quarter woes unexpected

MANILA, Philippines—In an unusual display, TNT was caught in a whirlwind of poor defense and bad offense in Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals–specifically in the second quarter.

Ginebra tied the series against Tropang Giga with a tight 71-70 win in Game 2 where its opponent was held to four measly points in the second quarter.

The Gin Kings opened with a strong start and ended the opening period 21-15, but instead of a TNT fightback–something else happened left even coach Tim Cone slightly surprised.

PBA Finals: RHJ laments missing game-winner vs Ginebra in Game 2

MANILA, Philippines—TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson missed the most important shot in Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals and he will certainly take that to heart.

Ginebra tied the best-of-seven series at 1-1 following a thrilling 71-70 win over the Tropang Giga in front of 12, 925 rowdy fans on Sunday in a finish that Hollis-Jefferson  had a chance to change.

VIDEO: Ginebra coach Tim Cone, Justin Brownlee in PBA Finals Game 2 win

PBA Finals: Ginebra escapes TNT in thriller to tie series at 1-1

Barangay Ginebra fended off a late surge from TNT then kept it together at the most critical of times to survive with a 71-70 win in Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.

Justin Brownlee delivered 35 points and 11 rebounds to lead the crowd darlings, who escaped the Tropang Giga by the skin of their teeth at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

“These guys just showed true grit all the way through the game … they just reached really deep to make two incredible stops,” head coach Tim Cone said shortly after the escape act that leveled the best-of-seven series at a game apiece.

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FOURTH QUARTER

• BALLGAME. FINAL: Ginebra ties the series at 1-1 after taking an intense Game 2 over TNT, 71-70.
• Scottie Thompson gets the offensive board after a Justin Brownlee miss but fumbles the ball, giving TNT the possession. Tropang Giga ball with 7.3 ticks to go. Ginebra leads, 71-70.
• CRUCIAL FREE THROWS. Justin Brownlee sinks two of his free throws in the 46.9 mark of the fourth quarter to bring Ginebra back in the lead, 71-70. Buckle up, wild finish incoming.
• RHJ makes 2 freethrows. TNT 70, Ginebra 67, 2:20 .
• POGOY IN THE BUILDING. RR Pogoy brings TNT in the driver’s seat, 68-67, with a corner triple with 3:56 to go in regulation.
• Scottie Thompson answers with a 3 of his own. Ginebra 67, TNT 62 with 4:47 to play.
• Rey Nambatac with a 3! TNT within 2 points, 64-62 with 5:54 left.
• Ginebra holding on to a 64-59 lead with with 6:24 to play.
• 12,925 fans for Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.

THIRD QUARTER

• Ginebra leads TNT at the end of three quarters, 54-45, but the third period certainly had some fireworks at the end. Jamie Malonzo and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had to be separated at the buzzer after exchanging some words.

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Ginebra leads TNT at the end of three quarters, 54-45, but the third period certainly had some fireworks at the end.

Jamie Malonzo and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had to be separated at the buzzer after exchanging some words. #PBAFinals @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/JBpdy4dmVx

— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) March 16, 2025

• And just like that, TNT is back in it, cutting Ginebra’s lead to five, 42-36, with 4:33 to go in the third.
• Ginebra holding on to a 40-34 lead with 5:22 in the third quarter.

SECOND QUARTER

• TNT sets PBA Finals record for fewest points in a quarter (four in the second) and first half (19), per chief statistician Fidel Mangonon.
• Defensive masterclass from the Gin Kings to end the first half, limiting TNT to only four second quarter points. They lead, 32-19, in the intermission of Game 2.
• Brownlee three-ball extends Ginebra’s lead to nine with 2:58 to go in the first half. The score; 28-19, in favor of Ginebra.
• Second quarter underway. Glenn Khobuntin pulls TNT within 21-17 with a little over 10 minutes on the clock.

FIRST QUARTER

• It’s all about defense at the end of a low-scoring first quarter in Game 2 of the PBA Finals. Ginebra leads TNT, 21-15.
• Ginebra takes a 13-5 lead, its biggest so far, but TNT scores fourth straight points. Ginebra 13, TNT 9.
• A triple from Stephen Holt pushes Ginebra lead to 11-5, with 5:25 on the clock.
• TNT gets on the board to cut into Ginebra lead, 7-5, midway through the period.
• Blazing start by Ginebra to begin Game 2, going on a 7-0 run to start the first quarter.
• Game 2 of the PBA Conmissioner’s Cup Finals tips off. Starting 5 for Ginebra are Scottie Thompson, Stephen Holt, Japeth Aguilar, Justin Brownlee and Troy Rosario. Starters for TNT are Calvin Oftana, Brian Heruela, Kelly Williams, Roger Pogoy and Rondae Hollis Jefferson.

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TNT and Barangay Ginebra before Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals tips off at SM Mall of Asia Arena @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/SSfMBWWY8H

— Jonas Terrado (@jonasterradoINQ) March 16, 2025

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SA PULA, SA PUTI?

Ginebra and TNT go at it for Game 2 of the #PBAFinals here at MOA Arena.

Tropang Giga look to take a huge 2-0 lead while the Gin Kings aim to tie the series at 1-all. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/fP6fQldf2M

— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) March 16, 2025

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Game 2.

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PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals – Ginebra vs TNT schedule

Game 2 – March 16, Friday – Mall of Asia Arena

• • • 7:30pm – TNT Tropang Giga vs Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings

FULL PBA FINALS SCHEDULE HERE.

PBA Finals: Under prodding of injured star, TNT takes Game 1, eyes No. 2 vs Ginebra

For about five tense minutes on Friday night, TNT looked stuck, uneasy under the lights of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals. Then Roger Pogoy got going.

Three consecutive three-pointers from Pogoy snapped TNT out of its funk, helping the team shake off an early slump and seize control of Game 1 against Barangay Ginebra. By the final buzzer, Pogoy had tallied 15 points, second only to import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s 34, as TNT secured a 95-89 victory at Mall of Asia Arena.

The foundation for the win, however, was laid long before the opening tip.

PBA: Jamie Malonzo eyes bounce-back effort for Ginebra in Game 2

MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra’s Jamie Malonzo was back in the PBA Finals stage for the first time in almost two years for the Gin Kings.

Malonzo’s return on the PBA’s biggest stage, however, did not turn out well as Ginebra took a 95-89 loss to TNT in Game 1 of the Commissioner’s Cup Finals on Friday night at Mall of Asia Arena.

“[This is my] first finals [after a while], but I’ve been here before. I just need to get this one out of my way and try to have a better game next game for sure,” said Malonzo.

PBA Finals: TNT win more than makes up for Chot Reyes’ bad golf day

MANILA, Philippines—TNT coach Chot Reyes didn’t have the best morning on Friday. Fortunately for him, his night was so much better.

Reyes steered the Tropang Giga to a Game 1 win over Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals at Mall of Asia Arena on Friday night with a smile that spanned from ear-to-ear.

The multi-titled mentor couldn’t help but grin after recalling the forgettable game of golf he just played a few hours before the title series opener.