Japeth Aguilar scores 30, leads Ginebra to 101-80 win over Terrafirma

Japeth Aguilar scored 30 points and led Barangay Ginebra to a strong victory over Terrafirma with a final score of 101-80 in the opening game of PBA Season 49's Philippine Cup on Wednesday, April 23.

Ginebra dominated from the start, leading by as much as 19 points in the first half and extending their advantage to 62-40 at halftime.

Aguilar was crucial for Ginebra with a perfect shooting night of 12 out of 15 field goals, including six free throws, adding seven rebounds, four blocks, and two assists.

Scottie Thompson nearly recorded a triple-double with 11 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists, while RJ Abarrientos added 14 points to support the win.

Barangay Ginebra's victory highlights their ability to compete effectively without their import player in the all-Filipino conference, setting them up for a potential two-game winning streak against San Miguel Beermen on Friday.