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Kings wary of Bolts fightback
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel is bringing back veteran Joe Devance from retirement to bolster their frontline for the PBA Governors' Cup playoffs against familiar rival Meralco.
The Kings are facing Meralco in a best-of-five quarterfinal series and won Game 1, 99-92, with import Justin Brownlee hitting clutch baskets.
Coach Tim Cone hopes Devance's presence will provide added defensive strength for Ginebra, especially with Isaac Go sidelined due to injury.
Devance is expected to contribute not only on the court but also through his positive influence and communication skills behind the scenes.
Ginebra, the third seed after a 6-10 finish in the eliminations, aims to replicate past successes against Meralco, whom they have defeated in multiple Governors' Cup finals series.
Despite winning Game 1, Coach Cone is wary of Meralco's potential for a comeback, emphasizing the importance of securing Game 2 for a commanding 2-0 lead.
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Barangay Ginebra defeated Meralco 104-103 in Game 2 of their PBA Governors' Cup quarterfinal series, taking a 2-0 lead.
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Barangay Ginebra San Miguel completed a sweep of Meralco in Game 3 of the PBA Governors' Cup quarterfinals, winning 113-106 to advance to the semifinals.
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San Miguel Beermen defeated Converge FiberXers, 107-100, to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their PBA Governors' Cup quarterfinals series.
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The Meralco Bolts secured the no. 2 spot in Group A of the PBA Governors' Cup with a dominant 124-82 victory over the Terrafirma Dyip.
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