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Memories of their semifinal series against Magnolia Hotshots came to mind after a well-rested Barangay Geneva Ging Kings took Game 1 last Wednesday. This is something Gin Kings coach Tim Cone will think about when the team enters Game 2 of its best-of-five semifinal series against the Meralco Bolts. Cone said this as they prepare for their game against the Bolts at 3:45 pm, today, Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Cultural Center and Sports Stadium of the University of Angeles Foundation with Smart 5G technology.
“And so, they went to play San Miguel in the final. And that’s still fresh in our minds, ”Cone said on Zoom Wednesday night. He said they can’t afford to relax even if they had a one-game advantage against the Bolts. “This game was nice to get. But we’ve been in this situation before, ”Cone said. Cone recalled their situation in 2018 when they won Game 1 in the semifinals, only to be swept away by Magnolia in their next three games. After that, Hotshots went on to the final against the San Miguel Brewers. The Gin Kings lead their 2020 Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup semi-final series against Meralco after an easy 96-79 win.
They will be looking to take the next two games to claim a three-game sweep of their best-of-five semifinal series. A day off feels like the momentum is interrupted, according to Cone. “Our team has a mission. After being interrupted for a day, hopefully we can continue, ”Cone said. In Game 1, Stanley Pringle got a boost from five teammates scoring double-digit outs. Pringle led the way with 19 points and seven rebounds. Scottie Thompson nearly finished with a triple-double when he scored 13 points, grabbed nine rebounds and gave eight assists. Rookie Arvin Tolentino had 13, while Aljon Mariano and LA Tenorio added 10. Prince Caperal also had 10 off the bench for the Gin Kings. Geneva beat Meralco and grabbed more rebounds, 53-36. TNT Tropang Giga, who won their first match with the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters, 95-92, will play Game 2 on Friday at 6:30 p.m.
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