In a thrilling clash on Sunday night, Barangay Ginebra's bid for the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup title was thwarted as TNT's Chris McCullough delivered a career-high 53 points, including 16 in the final quarter, securing a 98-90 victory.
McCullough's Unstoppable Performance
I'll be the first to admit, McCullough was awesome tonight. We challenged him from the outside, and he made the big shots from the outside. The last two shots he made... broke our backs.
Tim Cone, Ginebra Head Coach
- McCullough grabbed 22 rebounds and made five three-pointers.
- Ginebra's Justin Brownlee scored 52 points but couldn't secure the win.
The victory sets up a decisive Game 7 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, expected to draw massive crowds. This follows a notable attendance of 22,371 fans, the highest since a record-setting Game 7 in 2023.
Ginebra's reliance on Brownlee has been evident throughout the series. Cone expressed confidence in his team's veterans, Scottie Thompson and RJ Abarrientos, to bounce back in the final game. Both players struggled in Game 6, combining for only nine points.
Despite the loss, Cone remains optimistic. "We're going to feel good about ourselves going into Game 7. We know we can take this, and we're going to go for it," he stated, highlighting his belief in the team's potential.