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PRINCE Caperal provided an unexpected boost when Barangay Geneva scored its second PBA Philippine Cup bubble win at the expense of Blackwater, 103-99, on Thursday at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center.
Caperal made a strong start for the second game in a row and contributed 24 points for the Gin Kings, who nonetheless needed big baskets from Stanley Pringle and Scottie Thompson late to turn back a brave Elite team.
Pringle scored 17 points and hit two free throws in 23.4 seconds for a 100-94 lead for the Gin Kings. Before that, Thompson, who had 14 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, scored on a hard jump with 53.4 seconds left to put out a Blackwater rally, 98-92.
With the victory, Barangay Geneva joined TNT and Phoenix Super LPG at the top of the rankings with records of 2-0 (win-loss).
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Barangay Geneva coach Tim Cone said the team is still finding its shape in the bubble.
“We are still trying to manage our schemes and techniques. We haven’t done it in six months. We are not on the same page. But those things will come. It will come as we move forward and have a little more practice time, ”Cone said.
Caperal hit one of his five triples in the game at the 6:50 mark to turn a one-point lead into an 89-85 lead. That was followed by a 7-1 run that put Geneva ahead by 10 points, 96-86.
Caperal had nine in the second quarter and Geneva headed into the break with a 12-point lead at the half, 49-37.
Don Trollano scored 11 of his 23 points in the third period, including a 3-pointer from the lead, 63-62, after Blackwater lost by up to 14. Th Elite even led, 76-75, entering the fourth to set up a thrilling finish. . .
But the Elite’s efforts weren’t enough as they fall to 1-1 after a solid showing against NorthPort in their first outing.
Jeff Chan scored 12 points and Japeth Aguilar scored 11, including the night’s highlight play, dipping Frank Golla for a three-point play at the 5:08 mark of third.
Scores:
Barangay Ginebra 103 – Caperal 24, Pringle 17, Thompson 14, Chan 12, J. Aguilar 11, Dillinger 9, Mariano 8, Tolentino 5, Devance 3, Tenorio 0.
Blackwater 99 – Trollano 23, Belo 16, Sumang 14, Daquioag 11, Tolomia 7, Desiderio 7, Golla 6, Canaleta 5, Magat 5, Dennison 5, Escoto 0, Salem 0.
Trimesters: 26-19; 49-37; 75-76; 103-99.
