SMART CLARK GIGA CITY – Barangay Ginebra is the new king of the PBA Philippine Cup following its 82-78 Game Five conquest of TNT, Wednesday night at the SMART 5G-powered AUF Sports and Cultural Center.
The Gin Kings banked on their end-game wits once more en route to ending the franchise’s 13-year title drought in the most prestigious conference. They also tied the fabled Crispa for fourth all-time most number of titles with 13.
Japeth Aguilar led Ginebra with 28 big points as a new era ushers in the all-Filipino wars formerly ruled by the San Miguel Beermen over the last five years.
Coach Tim Cone has collected his 23rd PBA title while LA Tenorio finally has the Perpetual Trophy in his rich collection.
Ginebra has now won back-to-back titles as it also lorded over last season’s Governors’ Cup.
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