Ginebra Displays NSD Attitude in a Win Over Phoenix

Panabo City - Barangay Ginebra displays their never say die attitude in a win over Phoenix Fuel Masters, 102-101. L.A. Tenorio knocked down a hesitation jumper with 1.2 seconds left as Ginebra grabs the win over Phoenix.

Down by 5 with under a minute left in the game, Joe Devance knocked down a three to trim the deficit within 2, 99-101. The Fuel Masters failed to capitalize on the other end. Othyus Jeffers drive hard and was fouled for two freethrows. He made the first free throw but the second one goes out but Ginebra regained the possession with an offensive rebound of Joe Devance. Devance then passed it to Tenorio who then find a way to drill the shot with 1.2 seconds left.

Tenorio led the Kings with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 9 dimes and was named best player of the game. Greg Slaughter had a double double with 28 points and 13 rebounds while Othyus Jeffers added 24 points and 14 rebounds. Ginebra is now on solo third with 5-3 W-L record.

RR Garcia led the Fuel Masters with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists in a losing effort while import Kevin Pinkney had a double double with 24 points and 14 rebounds. The Fuel Masters dropped to 2-5 this conference.

The scores:

Ginebra 102 - Slaughter 28, Jeffers 24, Tenorio 17, Devance 9, Aguilar 6, Mercado 6, Thompson 6, Caguioa 4, Cruz 2, Ellis 0, Helterbrand 0, Marcelo 0, Salva 0.

Phoenix 101 - Pinkney 24, Garcia 23, Monfort 10, Urbiztondo 10, Lanete 9, Intal 8, Baracael 7, Wilson 6, Brondial 2, Pennisi 2.

Quarters: 17-31, 39-56, 75-80, 102-101