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Brownlee, Ginebra don’t mind winning ‘ugly’
Barangay Ginebra evened the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals series at 1-1 after a gritty 71-70 victory over TNT in Game 2.
Justin Brownlee was instrumental for Ginebra, scoring 35 points and 11 rebounds, including the last 4 points of the game.
He hit the go-ahead free throws to erase a 67-70 deficit and secured the win.
The Kings clamped down defensively in the final moments, forcing crucial turnovers and a shot-clock violation against TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.
Ginebra's defense limited TNT to just five points in the second quarter, the lowest points scored by a team in Finals history.
Justin Brownlee emphasized the importance of a "win ugly" defensive mindset for Ginebra to succeed in the series.
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