Rejuvenated Ginebra books second straight victory after downing Talk ‘N Text

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel notched its second pair of back-to-back wins in the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup with a 104-101 victory over defending champion Talk ‘N Text Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

The Gin Kings drew stellar games from LA Tenorio, Mark Caguioa and Rudy Hatfield to improve their win-loss mark to 4-5 and deal the Tropang Texters only their second loss.

But Ginebra had to secure one offensive rebound in the closing seconds to thwart the last-ditch stand of Talk ‘N Text.

Caguioa, who was hit by wayward elbow of Ali Peek that resulted to a cut on his upper left eye, had 22 points and 11 rebounds. Tenorio added 22 points while Hatfield tallied 12 points and 13 rebounds, including seven on the offensive end, to lead Ginebra to the important win.

“Good game from the players and it’s a good win for us,” said Ginebra coach Siot Tanquingcen who also got 11 points apiece from Chris Ellis and Jayjay Helterbrand.

“Somehow the guys are starting to understand they need to involve everybody. Alam na nila how the system goes. But it’s still a long way to go. It’s still a working progress.”

Ranidel de Ocampo paced the Tropang Texters with 20 points and 10 rebounds while Jayson Castro added 18 points and eight assists.

Jimmy Alapag and Larry Fonacier netted 17 and 16 points, respectively, for Talk ‘N Text, which stays at the top spot with a 7-2 record despite the loss.

Ginebra dominated the game from the get-go and threatened to pull away after taking an 85-72 lead early in the fourth quarter.

The Kings were still in control at 99-91 before the Tropang Texters threatened at 101-104 on Fonacier’s triple with 5.6 seconds left.

Rob Labagala was sent to the 15-foo line but missed both bonus shots. Luckily for Ginebra, Labagal collared the offensive board to seal the win.

The scores:

GINEBRA 104 – Caguioa 22, Tenorio 21, Hatfield 12, Ellis 11, Helterbrand 11, Mamaril 9, Maierhofer 6, Espiritu 5, Wilson 4, Taha 3, Labagala 0.

TALK N’ TEXT 101 – De Ocampo 20, Castro 18, Alapag 17, Fonacier 16, Williams 11, Reyes 5, Aban 5, Peek 5, Ferriols 2, Carey 2, Gamalinda 0, Dillinger 0.

Quarters: 32-29, 54-48, 83-72, 104-101

SOURCE: Interaksyon

nice win for ginebra beating talk n text is a big moral booster for the team. lets credit siot for this win. ok din laro ni taha malakas katawan makipag balyahan sa ilalim.

yeheyy!!! thank you God ang ganda ng panalo namin...

konting hasa pa kay taha tyak mas makukuha nya ang playing time ni mamaril

ang galing din ng pinakita ni HBOMB!!! JJ at LA!!! lahat sila best players, ni represent lang ni Caguioa silang lahat pero ang galing ng pinakita nila...

infairness medyo hindi na nga predictable ang plays nila, na lessen na yun plays nila na pick and roll

Veterans na naman ang kumana! Galing nila! Hbomb halimaw sa rebounds at all around hustle! Yan ang puso ng ginebra!!!

Go for the 3rd straight win guys!!!

bakit kya ang tahimik ng isang tao sa panig ng smc teams?
si NOLI EALA wala man lang imik sa pag ka panalo ng team natin :masaya:

oo nga bat tahimik yang abogago na yan. nung ma injure si danny I. putak ng putak. bat ngayon tameme sya 2 ginebra players ang sugatan mc47 at Rico M.

badong1209@yahoo.com wrote:oo nga bat tahimik yang abogago na yan. nung ma injure si danny I. putak ng putak. bat ngayon tameme sya 2 ginebra players ang sugatan mc47 at Rico M.

badtrip ata sa pagkatalo ng petron kanina..

welll ganun talga...may pinapanigan!!!!

just trust your VETERANS! good job coach siot!