At the very start of the semi-finals opener between Barangay Ginebra San Miguel against superstar lineup of the Talk n Text Tropang Texters, it is very clear that the game plan of the Texters is to start aggressive on attacking Ginebra's defense. After having the first 2 points of the game it seems that TNT forgotten how to shoot a ball. They were shocked with the way Ginebra played defense with them and the rampage started.
Another game plan for the TNT is to limit Vernon Macklin of scoring form the inside, but it seems that Ginebra is ready for that, they let Vernon as a decoy and kick out the ball to all their shooters. It is a blazing hot first quarter for the team where they knock basket after basket not to mention all the long shots that Baracael made. The aggressive game of Chris Ellis is also fantastic where he draw defense and kick out or take it strong to the basket.
Everybody from the Ginebra roster is scoring while Jordan and the Texters are straggling the whole game. People said that they are unlucky today that they are not making their baskets but they must give credit to the Ginebra defense that shuts down TNT's offense.
The main reason for Ginebra's win today is defense, outside shots, aggressiveness and kudos the chemistry of the team. Urbiztondo played like he was with the team for decades, Vernon crashes down Jordan and Kerby Raymundo played like he was still in his young age as he was awarded the best player of the game.
The scores:
BARANGAY GINEBRA 104 – Macklin 25, Raymundo 14, Ellis 13, Baracael 12, Urbiztondo 12, Tenorio 8, Helterbrand 8, Maierhofer 5, Labagala 2, Wilson 2, Hatfield 2, Taha 1, Espiritu 0.
TALK ‘N TEXT 81 – Jordan 21, Castro 18, De Ocampo 12, Al-Hussaini 6, Reyes 6, Ferriols 5, Fonacier 4, Alapag 3, Raymundo 2, Aban 2, Carey 2, Dillinger 0.
Quarterscores: 33-15, 59-36, 81-56, 104-81
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