As expected by huge number of ka-barangay, Ginebra is the team that can overcome a twice-to-beat disadvantage. Making BGSM team the 9th team to overcome a twice-to-beat disadvantage. The victim this time no other than the 2nd seeded team Rain or shine elasto painters.
Fans witnessed a back-and-forth game. The Do-or-Die situation intensified the game. Both teams not each other a chance to go for a blowout. The game is a bit physical , to get a rebound or to get a good look to the basket everyone from each team is willing to sacrifice his body. Starting from the center down to the point guard.
But after 4 quarters of physical and heart breaking game. Barangay Ginebra San Miguel prevails and advance to the semis. No wonder why the team was called Never say die team. But who's the hero of the game? Everyone is a hero.
Vmack is the best player of the game but he will can't do it without his teammates like Kerby Raymundo who played quality minutes giving his energy to score tough shots and get rebounds. JJ Helterbrand who showcased his three point daggers. Chris Ellis scoring some crucial baskets and getting some rebounds. LA Tenorio who struggled scoring the basket but he is the one in-charged to organize the team plays.
With the Win. Team moving on to the semis against another strong team the talk and text tropang texters. Fans expects the return of the Heart of the Pba No other than the reigning MVP Mark Caguioa.
The scores:
GINEBRA 81 - Macklin 24, Ellis 13, Raymundo 13, Baracael 10, Helterbrand 9, Hatfield 6, Urbiztondo 3, Tenorio 2, Taha 1.
RAIN OR SHINE 79 - Tiu 15, Lee 14, Sundov 12, Cruz 10, Chan 9, Belga 5, Norwood 4, Matias 3, Arana 3, Rodriguez 2, Quinahan 2, Ibanes 0.
Quarters: 22-23, 44-41, 63-61, 81-79
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