Barangay Ginebra returned to its profitable methods on the expense of Magnolia, 85-81, on Sunday within the PBA Philippine Cup on the Sensible Araneta Coliseum.
The win spoiled William Navarro’s Magnolia debut as he was restricted to 5 factors for the Hotshots.
Japeth Aguilar registered a double-double of 17 factors and 11 boards, whereas Troy Rosario and Stephen Holt had 15 and 14 factors, respectively for Barangay Ginebra.
Ian Sangalang and Zav Lucero had 16 factors apiece for the Hotshots.
With the win, Barangay Ginebra improved to 6-3, whereas Magnolia slipped to 7-2.
Scores:
Barangay Ginebra 85 – J.Aguilar 17, Rosario 15, Holt 14, Malonzo 11, Abarrientos 10, Thompson 5, David 5, Pinto 4, Adamos 4, Grey 0.
Magnolia 81 – Sangalang 16, Lucero 16, Barroca 9, Laput 9, Lastimosa 8, Lee 6, Navarro 5, Dela Rosa 5, Alfaro 4, Dionisio 3.
Quarters: 22-24, 44-39, 59-68, 85-81.
—JKC, GMA Built-in Information