Sunday, January 5 – Araneta Coliseum
- 5:00 pm – Hong Kong East vs. Meralco Bolts
- 7:30 pm – San Miguel Beermen vs Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings
St. Michael Beermen vs. Geneva Gin Kings
Ginebra swingman Jamie Malonzo watches as the Gin Kings beat the San Miguel Beermen in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines—Geneva is not rushing Jamie Malonzo to return to action despite his clearance to play for the Gin Kings again.
Malonzo remained on the sidelines Sunday as the Gin Kings dominated the San Miguel Beermen, 93-81, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.
Ginebra’s Troy Rosario during a match against San Miguel in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines–Troy Rosario produced his best scoring performance since joining Barangay Ginebra to spark a 93-81 rout of San Miguel Beer to cap the resumption of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday at the Good Araneta Coliseum.
Rosario finished with 22 points in addition to 10 rebounds as the Gin Kings recorded another victory against the San Miguel Company team to go 5-2 heading into an important showdown with leader NorthPort Batang Pier.
VIDEO: Interview publish Geneva match after beating San Miguel
Ginebra coach, Tim Cone, and Troy Rosario after beating SMB. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/JLUQFIpYf2
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) January 5, 2025
Ginebra sails to victory over San Miguel
FINAL: Ginebra defeats Cerveza San Miguel convincingly, 93-81. @INQUIRERSports
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) January 5, 2025
Geneva dominates the break
HALFTIME: Ginebra easily leads Cerveza San Miguel after two periods, 47-31. @INQUIRERSports
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) January 5, 2025
SAME SAME BUT DIFFERENT
Former Terrafirma stars Juami Tiongson and Stephen Holt take the floor for Sunday’s second game.
Except this time they will be against each other and on different teams. Geneva and San Miguel face each other in Communications. Cup action. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/ihl98evjUG
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) January 5, 2025
Hong Kong East vs. Meralco Bolts
Meralco import Akil Mitchell during a match against Hong Kong Jap in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines—Meralco import Akil Mitchell made sure to start the new year completely opposite to how the Bolts ended the last one.
After a Christmas beating at the hands of Converge, which handed them their worst conference loss, 110-94, the Bolts started the year well with an 88-83 victory over Hong Kong Jap in the resumption of the Commissioner’s Cup. the PBA on Sunday.
Meralco’s Bong Quinto gestures after making a basket against Hong Kong Jap in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.-MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines–Meralco snapped a two-game skid after beating guest team Hong Kong Jap, 88-83, in the resumption of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday at the Good Araneta Coliseum.
Import Akil Mitchell, still wearing a mask to protect his broken nose, scored 31 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and seven assists as the Bolts improved to 4-2 following losses to Blackwater Bossing and Phoenix Gasoline Masters through the end of 2024.
VIDEO: Interview with Meralco publish match after beating Hong Kong
Meralco import Akil Mitchell and coach Luigi Trillo after achieving the double over East. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/OAYUKFgvj
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) January 5, 2025
Meralco Bolts start the year well with a great victory over Hong Kong Jap
FINAL: Meralco (4-2) unleashes a fourth-quarter surge to outlast Jap (6-3). | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/pgCZxJ4vkd
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) January 5, 2025
Meralco still in the lead after three quarters
END OF THIRD:
Meralco with a small cushion at the end of three quarters as they enter the fourth with a 69-67 lead over Oriental. @INQUIRERSports
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) January 5, 2025
Meralco up at halftime vs Hong Kong, 39-36
HALF-TIME:
The Bolts lead the East at the half, 39-36. @INQUIRERSports
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) January 5, 2025
Jamie Malonzo (on ball) will give the Kings another solid offensive option.—PBA IMAGES
The long-awaited return of Jamie Malonzo could provide a new dynamic for Barangay Ginebra as it searches for the right combination for the rest of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup (and the year), starting with Sunday’s marquee matchup with San Miguel Beer at the Good Araneta Coliseum.
Malonzo was placed on the active roster before the 7:30 p.m. game, but could play controlled minutes if coach Tim Cone decides to play the athletic forward, who hasn’t seen action since April due to a calf injury.
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