Meralco vs. Ginebra (Game 1 – September 26) // PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup Quarterfinals
The Meralco Bolts play against the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in Game 1 of the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup quarterfinals.
How To Watch: Meralco vs. Ginebra Game 1 Info
Find out the game time information, when and how to watch Meralco’s game against the Ginebra on TV and streaming online.
- Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
- Time: 5:00 pm (PHL Time)
- Venue: Ninoy Aquino Stadium
- TV: RPTV / PBA Rush on Cignal TV
- Live Stream: Pilipinas Live
Game 1 Result and Scores: Meralco vs. Ginebra
| Team | Final Score | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meralco Bolts | 92 | 24 | 19 | 28 | 21 | |
| Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | 99 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 26 |
The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel made a strong statement in their PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal series opener, defeating the Meralco Bolts 99-92.
Justin Brownlee was once again the catalyst for Ginebra, putting up a stellar performance with 29 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, and three steals.
The Scores :
GINEBRA 99 – Brownlee 29, Thompson 19, Holt 14, J.Aguilar 10, Cu 9, Abarrientos 8, Ahanmisi 8, Devance 2, R.Aguilar 0.
MERALCO 92 – Hodge 23, Newsome 20, Durham 17, Banchero 11, Quinto 10, Caram 6, Almazan 5, Rios 0, Mendoza 0, Bates 0, Cansino 0, Jose 0.
Best Player of the Game: Justin Brownlee – 29 PTS, 13 REB, and 7 AST.
Game 1 Highlights: Meralco vs. Ginebra
Watch the game 1 highlights between Meralco Bolts and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in Game 1 of the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals.
Game 1 Preview: Meralco vs. Ginebra
The PBA Governors’ Cup playoffs are heating up, and one of the most anticipated matchups of the quarterfinals is between the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and the Meralco Bolts.
These two teams have a long-standing rivalry, with Ginebra having dominated their encounters in the past. However, Meralco finally broke through in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup, defeating Ginebra in the semifinals and going on to win their first-ever championship.
Now, the two teams meet again in the Governors’ Cup, and the stakes are high. Ginebra will be looking to reassert their dominance, while Meralco will be aiming to prove that their Philippine Cup victory was no fluke.
Meralco enters the quarterfinals as the second seed in Group A, sporting an impressive 7-3 record. Their success is anchored by import Allen Durham. The Bolts are also powered by a strong core that includes Chris Newsome, Chris Banchero, Allein Maliksi, Bong Quinto, and big man Raymond Almazan—players who were instrumental in their Philippine Cup triumph.
On the other hand, Barangay Ginebra finished third in Group B with a 6-4 record. While the Barangay hasn’t been as dominant in this conference as in years past, they remain a formidable force. Justin Brownlee is once again the centerpiece for Ginebra, but the team has undergone some changes since their last Governors’ Cup title. New additions RJ Abarrientos and Stephen Holt have infused fresh energy into the squad, complementing the veteran leadership of Japeth Aguilar, Scottie Thompson, and the returning Joe Devance.
The series is set to begin on September 26th at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, and fans can expect a thrilling battle between two of the best teams in the league.
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