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PBA: Ginebra rides RJ Abarrientos’ late heroics in Game 3
RJ Abarrientos led Barangay Ginebra to a 100-90 victory over the San Miguel Beermen in Game 3 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals, securing a 2-1 series lead.
Abarrientos, who had struggled in previous games, scored a game-high 24 points, with 18 of those points coming in the crucial fourth quarter, including a four-point play.
He also contributed nine rebounds and eight assists in an all-around performance.
Jamie Malonzo added 20 points and seven rebounds, while Japeth Aguilar had 18 points and Scottie Thompson chipped in 16 points for Ginebra.
Ginebra established control with a 12-4 run in the third quarter and sealed the win with a 9-0 finishing kick in the fourth.
Don Trollano scored 22 points for the Beermen, who got to within five twice in the fourth but couldn't stop Abarrientos.
June Mar Fajardo, despite a calf injury, posted 12 points and 14 rebounds for San Miguel.
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