PBA: Ginebra beats NorthPort to stay unscathed at 3-0

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Jamie Malonzo of Geneva. – PBA PICTURES

MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra continued to look sharp on Friday night, defeating NorthPort, 115-100, to stay perfect in the PBA Governor’s Cup on Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Spurred by a sluggish first half, the Gin Kings stepped up in the second half to add to their third straight conference win where they are the defending champions.

“We’re just looking for a chance to win the early game. Obviously we’ll be tired so the win we’re doing now is important,” said coach Tim Cone, whose responsibility has won the second game in a busy 12-game schedule.

Jamie Malonzo starred with a career-best 28 points to go with 10 rebounds, four assists, and four blocks. Resident import Justin Brownlee scored 22 while Jeremiah Gray continued to play well with another 16 as the Gin Kings remained steady even without Christian Standhardinger and Japeth Aguilar who were both injured.

WATCH: Ginebra’s Jamie Malonzo and coach Tim Cone after the win against Northport.

Malonzo finished with a career-high 28 points to give the Gin Kings their third straight win. | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/i9fX8Ky9uD

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Damaga Batang initially looked ready to upset with a hot start anchored in the import Kevin Murphy and recently re-signed Robert Bolick good play, but the Gin Kings’ calm is nothing to scoff at because many darlings managed to widen the gap to. 19 points down about.

Murphy finished with 38 points and 11 rebounds, while Bolick had 30 and five. Joshua Munzon added 12 more in a losing effort that snapped NorthPort’s five-game winless streak.

Next up for Barangay Ginebra is Magnolia which they play this Sunday also at the bay venue.

NorthPort, meanwhile, faces high odds as it faces 5-0 San Miguel Beer next.

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