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Stephen Holt’s defining moment
Barangay Ginebra survived a near elimination with a 99-98 overtime win against Converge in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals, extending their winning streak to seven games and securing a semifinal duel with San Miguel Beer.
Coach Tim Cone described Stephen Holt's game-winning triple with one second remaining as a miracle, highlighting the thrilling nature of the victory.
Converge nearly secured a semifinal ticket in regulation but committed fouls on three-point attempts in the final 25 seconds, allowing Ginebra to force overtime.
In the overtime period, Converge held a 95-89 lead with less than two minutes remaining, but Ginebra unleashed a 10-3 run to clinch the win.
Key plays in Ginebra's comeback included free throws from RJ Abarrientos and crucial triples from Troy Rosario and Stephen Holt.
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RJ Abarrientos scored a career-high 35 points, including a barrage of threes in the second half, to lead Barangay Ginebra to a 105-85 victory over Converge in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals, forcing a decisive Game 3.
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