Barangay Ginebra emerged victorious over Rain or Shine in the PBA On Tour, thanks to Jayson David’s clutch performance that sealed a thrilling 108-107 win. The game, held at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City, drew a large Sunday crowd.
David showed his prowess by scoring consecutive baskets, including the go-ahead layup with only 2.4 seconds remaining on the clock. His heroics prevented Rain or Shine from extending their unbeaten record in the exhibition series. It was a remarkable escape for the Gin Kings who had previously suffered three consecutive losses at the start of the On Tour.
Acting coach Richard del Rosario expressed his satisfaction with the team’s resilience, highlighting their refusal to give up. This victory came on the heels of Ginebra’s overtime win over Blackwater last Wednesday.
Von Pessumal had a remarkable game for Ginebra, scoring 29 points, while Jeremiah Gray contributed 19 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists. Rain or Shine experienced their first defeat after winning their first four matches in the series. They squandered a 107-101 lead in the final minutes of the game.
Gray’s three-pointer and David’s layup brought Ginebra back into the game, reducing the deficit to just one point. Andrei Caracut’s missed jumper set up a transition play that led to David’s game-winning basket.
Six players from Rain or Shine scored in double figures, with Nick Demusis and Gian Mamuyac leading the way with 16 points each.
The final score stood at 108-107 in favor of Ginebra. The scores for Ginebra were as follows: Pessumal 29, Gray 19, Pinto 14, Mariano 13, Aguilar R. 9, Salcedo 8, Onwubere 7, David 6, Dillinger 3, Gumaru 0, Aurin 0. Rain or Shine’s scores were as follows: Mamuyac 16, Demusis 16, Caracut 13, Nambatac 12, Santillan 11, Belga 10, Asistio 8, Borboran 8, Belo 5, Ildefonso 4, Clarito 4.
The victory marked Ginebra’s third straight win in the On Tour series after their initial three losses. Rain or Shine’s unbeaten record came to an end, and they will need to bounce back in their future games.
Overall, it was an exciting and dramatic game that thrilled the passionate fans in attendance at the Ynares Sports Arena.
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