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Cone cites Gin Kings' timely offensive, defensive execution in pivotal win vs Painters
Barangay Ginebra achieved their most dominant victory of the PBA Commissioner's Cup, crushing Rain or Shine 120-92, a performance hailed by coach Tim Cone as their "best game" of the season.
This decisive win clinched a quarterfinals berth for Ginebra and improved their record to 7-4, moving them into sixth place with one elimination round game remaining.
Coach Cone highlighted the team's cohesive effort, praising their strong defense, offensive execution, and effective shooting as key factors in the victory.
The Gin Kings established a commanding 66-45 lead by halftime and maintained their advantage throughout the game, clamping down on the Painters' offense.
Ginebra outperformed Rain or Shine in shooting, making 52.8% of their field goals compared to the Painters' 40.2%.
Coming into this pivotal win, Ginebra had lost two of their previous three games, including a close defeat against TNT Tropang Giga.
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Barangay Ginebra secured a playoff spot in the PBA Commissioner's Cup with a 120-92 victory over the Rain or Shine ElastoPainters, extending their record streak of playoff appearances to 47 straight conferences.
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