Barangay Ginebra bags first PBA win, routs TNT 92-77

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel secured its first win in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup by defeating TNT Tropang 5G, 92-77, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The Gin Kings broke into the win column after an opening day loss, improving to a 1-1 record.

Ginebra established control early with an 18-0 run in the first quarter, building a 33-16 lead.

Japheth Aguilar led Ginebra with 17 points and 10 rebounds, supported by RJ Abarrientos' 14 points.

Troy Rosario also posted a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds, while Scottie Thompson, Stephen Holt, and Norbert Torres added 10 points each.

Simon Enciso led TNT with 17 points, all scored in the fourth quarter, and Kevin Ferrer added 11 points and 8 rebounds.

TNT fell to a 1-1 record with this loss.

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