The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel is scheduled for a Game 2 Championship round head-to-head match against the Talk ‘N Text TNT Tropang Giga at 5:45 PM on April 12, 2023 live from the Smart Araneta Coliseum at Quezon City, Metro Manila.
The pressure is now on the Tropang Giga side after they absorbed their first defeat in this ongoing championship round and for sure the entire squad will bring some new tactics for them to even the series at 1-all. Meanwhile, the Gin Kings are determined to pin them down and take a commanding 2-0 advantage.
Basketball fans are gearing up for the upcoming Game 2 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals between the Barangay Ginebra Kings and the TNT Tropang Giga. After a thrilling victory in Game 1, the Kings are hoping to maintain their momentum while the Tropang Giga are looking to bounce back and even the score.
The Kings dominated the opening game of the series, winning 102-92 in a game that showcased their will, determination, and aggressive mindset. Scottie Thompson, the reigning MVP, said, “Talagang lahat gustong manalo… aggressive kaming lahat.” The Kings’ victory was anchored by Justin Brownlee, who finished with 31 points and 12 rebounds, and Jamie Malonzo, who had a triple-double with 10 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists.
The Tropang Giga, on the other hand, struggled with their shooting and were unable to find their touch. Coach Jojo Lastimosa said they have adjustments to make and that his team needed to improve their offense. He is hoping that Roger Pogoy and Jayson Castro will step up their game and help the Tropang Giga bounce back. He is also hoping that Justin Chua will return to the game, which will be a great help to their team. However, the Tropang Giga will be without Kelly Williams, who is already out of the game.
The Kings are well aware that they cannot rest on their laurels and take it easy. Even with a lead in the series, Thompson said, “Kahit paano may konting lead kami sa kanila but hindi pa rin ito assurance na maipapanalo namin ang series.” Coach Tim Cone is also anticipating a mighty fightback from the Tropang Giga and is expecting a tough challenge from their gunners.
Game 2 promises to be an exciting match as both teams battle it out for the championship title. Will the Kings continue to dominate the series, or will the Tropang Giga strike back and even the score? Fans are eagerly waiting to find out.
As Coach Cone said, “They’re going to have two or three games where they’re going to shoot the lights out and there’s probably nothing we can do about it.” The Tropang Giga are a strong team and will surely come back stronger in Game 2.
The game is set for 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, and basketball fans can’t wait to see what happens next. As the tension builds, fans will be on the edge of their seats, waiting to see who will emerge victorious in this exciting championship series.