Barangay Ginebra secured a 110-94 victory over San Miguel in the decisive Game 5 of their PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday, November 10, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo, advancing to the semifinal round.
The Gin Kings overcame an eight-point deficit late in the third quarter by launching a 28-2 scoring run that stretched into the final period, transforming an 80-72 disadvantage into a commanding 101-82 lead.
San Miguel established control earlier in the contest, building a 57-49 halftime advantage and extending it behind June Mar Fajardo. However, the multi-time MVP exited the game late in the third quarter after sustaining an accidental hit to the left eye from Ginebra import Jordan Murphy.
Capitalizing on Fajardo’s absence and the subsequent disqualification of import George King due to fouls, Ginebra pulled away for good to clinch their tenth consecutive semifinal appearance. They will face TNT in the next round.
Murphy paced the Gin Kings with 31 points, 11 rebounds, two blocks, and one assist, while Scottie Thompson contributed 29 points, eight rebounds, five steals, and two assists. RJ Abarrientos added 19 points, and Nards Pinto chipped in nine markers.