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Thompson, Brownlee to the rescue as Ginebra moves a win away from Comm’s Cup title
Barangay Ginebra is on the cusp of winning the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup after defeating TNT Tropang Giga 73-66 in Game 5, taking a 3-2 series lead.
Scottie Thompson and Justin Brownlee spearheaded a crucial 12-2 endgame run for Ginebra, scoring the team's final 12 points to secure the victory.
Justin Brownlee, after a slow first half, finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds, including a go-ahead floater at the third quarter buzzer.
Scottie Thompson contributed significantly with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, overcoming a hand injury sustained earlier in the series.
Ginebra had to overcome a 10-point deficit at halftime, trailing 45-35 after the first two quarters.
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