GINKINGS WINS OVER STRUGGLING TIGERS

Ginebra day again. Not an ordinary day. Today, Jamships put extra effort and extra time praying for another victory of our dear favorite team, Barangay Ginebra Kings. Today, we send group messages reminding each and everyone to do his/her part to seek help from Him.

Philippine Basketball Association brings hardcourt action in Antipolo City at their famous gym, the Ynares Center. Three games, that is.. Smart Gilas vs San Miguel Beer, Talk N Text vs Burgerking, and Barangay Ginebra going up against Coca Cola.

113 - 104. Another victory for the crowd favorites! Ronald Tubid led the scoring with a career-high 33 pts. (including eight 3pointers) as the Barangay Ginebra Kings tied up with Talk N Text for third place, both 6-3 win-loss record. Cyrus Baguio is equally hot as he contributed 22 points, veteran Johnny "Flying A" Abarrientos 11, while Jc Intal nailed 10 pts. Rich Alvarez resurrects his MVP form as he finished with 10 pts, too. Ginebra rookie Kevyn White's presence was felt, too, as he contributed 8 pts (flawless freethrow shooting).

Coca Cola Tigers are now at their darkest hours as they succumbed to 1-8 standing. Bo Perasol takes over coaching responsibilities as Kenneth Duremdes is eyeing a government position. Mark Macapagal and Norman Gonzales finished with 27 and 17 pts respectively while Dennis Espino added 16 pts.

Mr. Fearless Ronald Tubid was eventually named the Best Player of the Game. "Puso ang nagdadala samin." he said. "Kahit kulang, laban lang. Dala-dala namin ang Never Say Die spirit." People would later discover that he is also suffering from an injury -- dislocated finger.

Brgy. Ginebra 113 - Tubid 33, Baguio 22, Abarrientos 11, Intal 10, Alvarez 10, White 8, Menk 7, Wilson 6, Mamaril 4, Villanueva 2, Salvacion 0.

Coca-Cola 104 - Macapagal 27, Gonzales N. 17, Espino 16, Cabagnot 15, Bono 10, Ross 7, Rizada 5, Rodriguez 4, Calimag 2, Gonzales W 1, Allera o, Singson 0.

Quarterscores: 32-20; 59-50; 81-74; 113-104