LA Tenorio's Heroics Force Game 7 in PBA Philippine Cup Semifinals
Source: news.source.sunstar
LA Tenorio, nearing his 41st birthday, led Barangay Ginebra to a dramatic 88-87 victory over San Miguel Beer in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. His 11 points in the fourth quarter, including the game-winning three-pointer, forced a decisive Game 7. Despite a challenging game where Ginebra struggled, Tenorio's leadership and clutch performance, alongside contributions from teammates like Scottie Thompson and Japeth Aguilar, kept their championship hopes alive.
Key Points
LA Tenorio scored 11 points in the fourth quarter, including the game-winning three-pointer, to lead Ginebra to an 88-87 win over San Miguel.
The victory forced a Game 7 in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.
Tenorio's performance was crucial as Ginebra struggled throughout the game, with key players like Japeth Aguilar battling cramps.
Scottie Thompson had a strong game with 17 points, 16 rebounds, and 8 assists.
San Miguel led by as much as 16 points before Ginebra mounted a comeback.
Tenorio, a cancer survivor, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play and contribute to the team.
