Barangay Ginebra stamped its class and went two in a row with a rousing 103-85 win over Blackwater to solidify its playoff bid in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo Wednesday, Dec. 10.

After a nip-and-tuck affair in the first frame, the Gin Kings turned on the jets in the second quarter where they built a 63-42 lead that they preserved up to the end despite several attempts from the Bossing side.

With its victory, Ginebra tightened its grip on the No. 8 spot with a 4-4 win-loss record, while Blackwater settled for a 1-8 tally.

RJ Abarrientos anchored the Kings' attack with 15 points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal, while Stephen Holt and Jeremiah Gray scored 12 points each. Scottie Thompson, for his part, had eight points, four rebounds, four assists, and one steal.

Joshua David uncorked 11 points, Norbert Torres and Japeth Aguilar added nine and eight points for the Tim Cone-mentored crew.

Dalph Panopio and Sedrick Barefield topped Blackwater’s scoring column with 22 and 17 points, while Abu Tratter delivered 12 points in a losing cause.

Meanwhile, Meralco snapped its two-game slide after hacking out a 120-87 romp of Terrafirma to bolster its playoff bid and remain on the No. 7 spot.

Ailing from their two straight losses, the Bolts regained power and zapped the Dyip in the first half.

CJ Cansino paced the Bolts with 20 points, eight rebounds, and one steal, Chris Banchero and Chris Newsome chipped in 12 points each, while Bong Quinto and Raymond Almazan combined for 22 points as Meralco improved to 4-4.

Meralco goes for its second straight triumph when it takes on playoff hopeful Phoenix (3-6) this Friday, Dec. 12, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.

Terrafirma, on the other hand, fell at the bottom of the standings with a 1-8 card.

Mark Nonoy took charge for Dyip with 22 points, one rebound, four assists, and two steals, while Paolo Hernandez and Mark Sangalang posted 13 points apiece which all went down the drain.