Brownlee, the shortest among this batch of imports at 6’5”, stood tallest on this rivalry game as he registered 30 points, 15 boards, six assists, four blocks, and two steals without committing a single turnover in 40 minutes, leaving over 13,000 fans at the Mall of Asia Arena in awe.
The Gin Kings banked on a 19-point third-quarter turnaround before pulling away down the stretch to prevail for the second straight game after starting the conference with a loss, while dealing the Hotshots their first defeat in five games.
GINEBRA vs STAR HOTSHOTS
EVENTS: 2017 PBA COMMISSIONERS CUP
LA Tenorio stood tallest among the locals, adding 21 points, two assists, one board, and one steal, while Sol Mercado chipped in 15 points, seven assists, three rebounds, and two blocks off the bench.
Jaepth Aguilar was the Ginebra player in double-digit scoring with 12 points along with six boards, and two blocks, while Scottie Thompson added eight points, seven boards, and four assists.
Mitchell led the Hotshots with 21 points, nine boards, two blocks, and two assists, while Allein Maliksi added 17 markers, although he was scoreless in the payoff period.
Best Player: Justin Brownlee with 30 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 blocks and 2 steals.
The scoreboard result:
GIN 113 – Brownlee 30, Tenorio 21, Mercado 15, Aguilar 12, Thompson 8, Ferrer 8, Devance 7, Caguioa 6, Ellis 4, Marcelo 2
STAR 98 – Mitchell 22, Maliksi 17, Lee 11, Jalalon 10, Barroca 9, Ramos 7, Brondial 7, Mendoza 6, Simon 5, Reavis 4
Quarterscores 26-24, 51-53, 82-75, 113-98