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Kings, Tropa storm ahead to 2-0 lead
Barangay Ginebra took a commanding 2-0 lead in the PBA Commissioner's Cup semifinals after a 119-106 victory over NorthPort in Game 2.
The Gin Kings established an early double-digit lead and extended it to as much as 35 points in the third quarter.
Despite a fourth-quarter comeback attempt by NorthPort, Ginebra secured the win with timely shots and crucial stops.
Japeth Aguilar led Ginebra with a season-high tying 31 points, supported by Jamie Malonzo with 17 and Scottie Thompson with 16.
For NorthPort, import Kadeem Jack scored 27 points, William Navarro added 23 points and 12 rebounds, and Joshua Munzon chipped in 14 before fouling out.
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Barangay Ginebra San Miguel took a commanding 2-0 lead in their PBA Commissioner's Cup semifinal series against NorthPort with a 119-106 victory in Game 2 at the Philsports Arena.
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Arvin Tolentino led NorthPort to a crucial 108-103 victory over Barangay Ginebra in Game 4 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup semifinals, avoiding a series sweep and cutting the deficit to 3-1.
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