PBA: Ginebra beats San Miguel Beer, sets up semifinal clash with TNT

Barangay Ginebra defeated San Miguel Beer 110-94 in the deciding Game 5 of their quarterfinal series to advance to the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Governors' Cup semifinals, Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Jordan Murphy led Ginebra with 31 points and 11 rebounds, while Scottie Thompson added 29 points, eight rebounds and five steals. RJ Abarrientos contributed 19 points, five assists and four rebounds, and Nard Pinto chipped in nine points.

According to a Philippine News Agency report, Ginebra broke the game open in the fourth quarter, outscoring San Miguel Beer 34-14 to seal the victory at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.

San Miguel Beer remained within striking distance until import George King fouled out with 5:13 remaining, allowing Ginebra to take control down the stretch.

Ginebra won the first two games of the series before San Miguel Beer leveled the matchup and forced a deciding Game 5.

The victory sets up a semifinal showdown with defending champion TNT, a rematch of the Commissioner's Cup finals previously won by Ginebra.

The other semifinal series will feature NLEX and Converge.

The best-of-five semifinals begin on Dec. 4 after a break for the Philippines' FIBA World Cup qualifying games against Syria and Iran in Malaysia later this month, the Philippine News Agency reported.

Naturalized player Bennie Boatwright is expected to reinforce the Philippine national team as it looks to improve its 4-4 record in Group E.

Paraluman News with a report of Philippine News Agency