Ginebra beats Phoenix 110-101; Aguilar scores 31 points

Barangay Ginebra secured a 110-101 victory over Phoenix in the PBA Governors' Cup on Friday night, improving their record to 3-2 and earning praise from head coach Tim Cone for maintaining composure throughout the game.

Veteran forward Japeth Aguilar led the team with 31 points, four rebounds, two assists, and a steal, matching his fourth career-best scoring output and drawing high praise from Coach Cone.

Coach Cone commended Aguilar's consistency and athleticism, noting that he is playing at an MVP level through the first round of the tournament.

Justin Brownlee recorded a triple-double with 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, marking his 14th career triple-double.

Resident imports Justin Brownlee and Stephen Holt, along with RJ Abarrientos, contributed significantly to Barangay Ginebra's win with standout performances.

The team will face Blackwater in the next round, aiming to build on their recent momentum while addressing areas for improvement.