TNT vs. Ginebra (Game 1 – October 27) // PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup Finals
The TNT Tropang Giga play against the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in Game 1 of the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup finals.
How To Watch: TNT vs. Ginebra Game 1 Info
Find out the game time information, when and how to watch Ginebra’s game against the TNT on TV and streaming online.
- Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024
- Time: 7:30 pm (PHL Time)
- Venue: Ynares Center, Antipolo
- TV: RPTV / PBA Rush on Cignal TV
- Live Stream: Pilipinas Live
Game 1 Result and Scores: TNT vs. Ginebra
| Team | Final Score | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNT Tropang Giga | 104 | 27 | 16 | 29 | 32 | |
| Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | 88 | 15 | 22 | 25 | 26 |
The TNT Tropang Giga made a statement in the opening game of the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup Finals, dismantling Barangay Ginebra 104-88.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led TNT’s all-around effort, posting a double-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists. But it was the depth of TNT’s roster that shone brightly, with five players hitting double figures.
The Scores:
TNT 104 – Hollis-Jefferson 19, Nambatac 18, Erram 15, Castro 14, Pogoy 12, Oftana 9, Aurin 8, Khobuntin 5, Williams 2, Heruela 2, Payawal 0, Galinato 0.
GINEBRA 88 – Brownlee 23, J.Aguilar 14, Cu 13, Holt 12, Ahanmisi 10, Thompson 7, Abarrientos 5, Pinto 2, Tenorio 2, Pessumal 0, Mariano 0, Adamos 0.
Best Player of the Game: Rey Nambatac – 19 PTS, 10 REB, 7 AST
Highlights: TNT takes Game 1 over Ginebra
Watch the game highlights between TNT Tropang Giga and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in Game 1 of the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup finals.
Game 1 Preview: TNT and Ginebra renew rivalry in PBA Governors’ Cup finals
It’s a showdown of heavyweights as Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and TNT Tropang Giga lock horns once again in a highly anticipated PBA Governors’ Cup Finals rematch, tipping off on October 27 at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
The stakes couldn’t be higher as the defending champion Tropang Giga, led by Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, aim to thwart a title-hungry Ginebra squad powered by the indomitable Justin Brownlee.
For TNT, this season’s journey to the finals has been a showcase of dominance, taking the top seed in Group A (8-2) and decisively overcoming NLEX in the quarters before dispatching Rain or Shine, 4-1, in the semis. Reigning Finals MVP Hollis-Jefferson, along with Calvin Oftana and a seasoned core of RR Pogoy, Jayson Castro, and Kelly Williams, are looking to defend their Governors’ Cup title and cement their place as Brownlee’s toughest rivals. Last season’s Finals win was a testament to their resilience and ability to match Ginebra’s intensity.
But Ginebra’s path to this rematch has been one of grit and resilience. They clinched a 6-4 record in Group B, swept Meralco in the quarterfinals, and took down the powerhouse San Miguel Beermen in a hard-fought 4-2 semifinal series. Brownlee, a six-time PBA champion, is determined to reclaim the Governors’ Cup crown, and he’ll have plenty of support from rising stars RJ Abarrientos and Stephen Holt, as well as veterans Japeth Aguilar, Scottie Thompson, and recent hero Mav Ahanmisi.
The Finals series promises to be a clash of offensive firepower and defensive tenacity. Hollis-Jefferson and Brownlee’s matchup is undoubtedly the highlight, with both imports boasting explosive scoring, playmaking, and game-changing defensive capabilities. Beyond the imports, the supporting cast could very well tip the scales. Abarrientos’ impact as a rookie sensation and the steady leadership of Jayson Castro will add layers to a battle that’s as much about the stars as it is about the depth of each team.
As the series opens at Ynares Center and moves to Smart Araneta Coliseum for Games 2 through 6, Ginebra and TNT fans are in for a Finals to remember. The Best Player of the Conference and Best Import awards, set to be given before Game 4, add yet another level of excitement as these players make their mark on PBA history.
Will TNT repeat their Season 47 success, or can Ginebra reclaim the Governors’ Cup throne? With both teams’ firepower and a heated rivalry on display, this series is shaping up to be a classic.
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