Japeth Aguilar's Heroic Jumper Clinches Victory for Ginebra Against Blackwater
Source: news.source.inquirer
Japeth Aguilar emerged as the hero for Barangay Ginebra, securing a narrow 101-99 win over Blackwater in the PBA Philippine Cup with a last-second jumper. Coach Tim Cone praised Aguilar, likening him to Batman for his clutch performance, marking Ginebra's third consecutive victory and boosting their record to 5-2.
Key Points
Japeth Aguilar scored the game-winning jumper with one second left, securing a 101-99 victory for Ginebra over Blackwater.
Coach Tim Cone compared Aguilar to Batman, emphasizing his crucial role in the team's success.
Aguilar's performance included 22 points and six rebounds, showcasing his importance to Ginebra.
The win marked Ginebra's third straight victory, improving their record to 5-2 in the PBA Philippine Cup.
Scottie Thompson played a key role in the final play, driving and passing to Aguilar for the winning shot.
