Two of the most popular franchises clash once again on Sunday on what promises to be a battle for pride and supremacy, and a closer path to the quarterfinals of the 2015 PBA Governors’ Cup.
Defending champion Star engage in an all-out war once more with Barangay Ginebra, as the league’s two most popular squads try to regain their footing and nail a first back-to-back wins this conference.
The Hotshots have owned the number of the Kings for the past years — a 17-9 edge to be specific since head coach Tim Cone took over the franchise three seasons ago but this season is a different story, with Barangay Ginebra beating the Purefoods franchise twice in as many meetings.
The Kings, who are looking to end a seven-year title drought, are actually one of only two teams last season’s Grand Slam champs have not beaten, the other team being Rain or Shine.
PUREFOODS VS BRGY. GINEBRA – Live Streaming Info
Date: Sunday, JUNE 7, 2015
Time: 5:15 p.m. Philippine Time
Venue: SMART ARANETA
TV Info: The match will be broadcast on TV5 Network and Aksyon TV (AkTV).
Watch Purefoods vs Ginebra June 7, 2015 Governor's Cup 2015 PBA Replay
Watch Purefoods vs Ginebra June 7, 2015 Governor's Cup 2015 PBA Replay
The Kings fell to 3-5 With the Defeat.
Mark Barroca added 12 points from off the bench while Alex Mallari scored nine, including a layup in the final minute that snapped an 8-0 Ginebra run.
PUREFOODS VS BRGY. GINEBRA [follow this link]
The scores:
Star (89) – Devance 26, Blakely 19, Barroca 12, Mallari 9, Simon 7, Yap 7, Taha 5, Reavis 2, Pingris 2, Pennisi 0.
Ginebra (82) – Johnson 35, Aguilar 18, Mercado 9, Kim 8, Slaughter 4, Caguioa 4, Tenorio 2, Urbiztondo 1, Marcelo 1, Pena 0, Helterbrand 0, Brondial 0.
Quarterscores: 25-9, 42-34, 64-63, 89-82.