Barangay Ginebra takes a 3-2 lead over TNT in the best-of-seven PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals after defeating the Tropang Giga 100-95 in overtime. In the Game 6 win at Smart Araneta Coliseum, Justin Brownlee produces his career-best performance, scoring 54 points while also adding a double-double with 14 rebounds. He contributes across multiple categories, finishing with five assists along with a steal and a block. The result puts Ginebra in a more favorable position in the series, with the team moving within reach of clinching the championship while TNT remains capable of forcing further games. Ginebra coach Tim Cone had previously urged the team to avoid being overly “Justin-centric,” but the Game 6 outcome shows Brownlee as a decisive factor in the overtime period. Both teams continue to compete tightly, with the overtime finish underscoring the close nature of the Finals matchup as Ginebra looks to close out the series.
Brownlee scores career-best as Ginebra edges TNT in overtime to take 3-2 lead
Barangay Ginebra takes a 3-2 lead over TNT in the best-of-seven PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals after defeating the Tropang Giga 100-95 in overtime. In the Game 6 win at Smart Araneta Coliseum, Justin B...
- Barangay Ginebra defeats TNT 100-95 in overtime in Game 6 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.
- Justin Brownlee scores a career-best 54 points for Ginebra.
- Brownlee adds 14 rebounds and also records five assists, a steal, and a block.
- The win gives Ginebra a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.
- The game is played at Smart Araneta Coliseum and is described as closely contested, ending in overtime.
MANILA, Philippines—For a while now, Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone has urged his Gin Kings to be less “Justin-centric.” In Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals on Friday, Ginebra did not exactly follow that directive. But it turned out to be the right move in a 100-95 overtime victory over TNT that gave the Gin Kings a pivotal 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. Justin Brownlee finished with a career-high double-double of 54 points and 14 rebounds alongside five assists, a steal and a block. “What did I say after the last game? We shouldn’t be so Justin-centric? […]...Keep on reading: PBA Finals: Ginebra rides Brownlee's 54 despite ‘Justin-centric’ concern
14 hours agoMANILA, Philippines—When Barangay Ginebra needed someone to step up in Game 6 of the 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals, it was no surprise that Justin Brownlee answered the call. Brownlee delivered a career-high 54 points as the Gin Kings outlasted TNT, 100-95, in overtime on Friday night at Smart Araneta Coliseum to seize a pivotal 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. “I think we did a great job as a collective,” Brownlee said. “This win is very important, now we have a twice-to-beat and with a team like TNT it’s still hard to close this series out but I think […]...Keep on reading: PBA Finals: Ginebra takes 3-2 lead vs TNT behind Brownlee's career best
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