Barangay Ginebra drew first blood in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals, defeating the San Miguel Beermen, 104-95, at the Araneta Coliseum.
The Gin Kings held a 76-70 lead heading into the fourth quarter before pulling away as San Miguel struggled offensively.
Ginebra’s lead ballooned to as much as 20 points at 94-74, putting the Beermen on the back foot.
Import Jordan Murphy led the Gin Kings with 29 points and 11 rebounds, while Scottie Thompson added 17 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists.
Isaac Go was named Player of the Game after contributing 14 points and helping limit San Miguel star June Mar Fajardo to just three points on one-of-six shooting from the field.
Game 2 is set for Friday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, where the Beermen will look to bounce back and level the series.
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