Ginebra stages epic comeback to win semis Game 1

Barangay Ginebra’s never-say-die spirit was on full display as they came back from an 18-point deficit to defeat top-seeded San Miguel Beer, 73-71, in Game 1 of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup best-of-seven semifinals. The game took place at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Stephen Holt made the go-ahead three-pointer with 2:04 remaining in the match, securing the King’s comeback victory. Head coach Tim Cone commended his team for their defensive effort in holding down the league's top scoring squad well below their average of 108 points per game.

Game 2 will be held on Friday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Japeth Aguilar led the Kings with 18 points and nine rebounds, while Scottie Thompson and Jamie Malonzo also contributed significantly to the win.

Ginebra made a remarkable comeback in the second half after trailing by 18 points. They managed to take the lead with a strong performance in the final minutes of the game, ultimately securing the victory.

Despite a tough battle, Ginebra emerged victorious, with CJ Perez leading San Miguel Beer with 21 points. The game was a display of resilience and determination from both teams.

According to the source: Daily Tribune.