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Scottie Thompson described his dagger three that sealed Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s 115-110 win over Meralco in Game 5 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals as a “lucky shot.”

Christian Standhardinger’s crucial plays late in Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s 115-110 win over Meralco that led to a 3-2 lead in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals showed why he has been one of the team’s unsung heroes in the series.

Coach Norman Black conceded that Meralco simply had no answers for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s hot shooting which played a huge role in his team’s 115-110 defeat and a 3-2 deficit in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals.

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone was thrilled to see his team gain a 3-2 lead in the PBA Governors’ Cup behind a consistent shooting and veteran poise amid a Meralco comeback bid in the fourth quarter of Game 5.

The PBA Governors’ Cup Finals once again reset the attendance record for a sporting event during the pandemic after 18,251 people showed for Game 5 of the series Sunday, April 17 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel survived a furious rally by Meralco to take a 115-110 win and a 3-2 lead in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals before an Easter Sunday crowd of 18,251 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

San Beda made sure to take advantage of the one-week break to prepare for its grueling schedule in the final two weeks of the eliminations in the NCAA Season 97.

Rhenz Abando and Fran Yu came out as the knights in shining armor for Letran as the defending champion evaded the heavy upset axe from a fearless Lyceum side, 80-77, and gain a share of the top spot in the NCAA Season 97 at the La Salle Green Hills Gym on Easter Sunday, April 17.

Platinum Karaoke downed Vietnam, 15-8, Sunday, April 17 to settle for a third place finish in the ASEAN Basketball League 3×3 International Champions Cup in Bali, Indonesia.

San Beda played like a well-oiled machine and routed Arellano, 82-68, to strengthen its bid for the top 2 spots as the NCAA Season 97 resumed on Easter Sunday, April 17 at the La Salle Green Hills Gym.

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and Meralco aim to move one step closer towards winning the PBA Governors’ Cup as they face off for a 3-2 lead in the resumption of their title series on Sunday, April 17 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Golden State’s Stephen Curry made a triumphant return from a left foot sprain on Saturday as the Warriors, led by Jordan Poole’s 30 points, routed Denver 123-107 in an NBA playoff opener.

Adamson star Jerom Lastimosa could not help but feel ecstatic after ending their five-game skid in the UAAP Season 84 men’s basketball tournament last April 12.

Trae Young scored 32 of his 38 points in the second half as the Atlanta Hawks rallied to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 107-101, on Friday and book the final NBA Eastern Conference playoff berth.

Gian Mamuyac credited the Ateneo basketball program and head coach Tab Baldwin for the improvements he had achieved through four seasons with the Blue Eagles.

Alex Cabagnot is all set for another tour of duty after signing a new contract with the Terrafirma Dyip.

The Los Angeles Clippers were without Paul George on Friday for the must-win play-in game against New Orleans after the star entered the NBA’s coronavirus health protocols.

Golden State guard Stephen Curry says he is “very optimistic” he could return from a foot injury in time for the Warriors’ NBA playoff opener against Denver on Saturday.