Barangay Ginebra San Miguel narrowly escaped a Meralco comeback, securing a 99-91 victory in Game 1 of their PBA Governors' Cup quarterfinals series. The Kings, led by Justin Brownlee's clutch performance, held off the Bolts in a thrilling finish at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Thursday, September 26.
Ginebra built a comfortable 15-point lead in the second half but saw Meralco mount a strong rally. With the game tied at 78-78, Brownlee took over, scoring 10 of his game-high 29 points in the final quarter. His crucial shots and timely assists helped the Kings regain control and secure the win.
Scottie Thompson contributed 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Stephen Holt added 14 points. Ralph Cu, who had been scoreless in the eliminations, provided a spark off the bench with 9 points, including a key three-pointer that gave Ginebra the lead late in the game.
Cliff Hodge led Meralco with 23 points, but the Bolts couldn't overcome Ginebra's late surge. Chris Newsom added 20 points and 6 assists, while Allen Durham struggled offensively, finishing with 17 points.
The series now stands at 1-0 in favor of Ginebra, setting the stage for an exciting Game 2.
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