JUSTIN Brownlee looks to continue his onslaught as Barangay Ginebra San Miguel goes for a third consecutive win against Rain or Shine in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Another victory in the second game of the Petron Saturday Special set at 6:45 p.m. will put Ginebra in a share of fourth place with the idle Meralco Bolts, who are carrying a 4-2 record.
Brownlee is on a tear despite the influx of high-caliber imports in the season-ending conference.
He is averaging 30.4 points, 15.4 rebounds and 10.0 assists highlighted by three triple-double outings, a stat line that can help boost Ginebra’s chances of securing a twice-to-beat advantage given to the top four teams after the elims.
“If we could stay in the top four, it would definitely be a little easier road to try to get what you want to accomplish,” said Brownlee. “We know every game is going to be tough, it’s not going to be easy, so we just try to do whatever we can to get into the top four.”
Ginebra will be up against a Rain or Shine squad needing another win to remain in the hunt for a quarters slot.
The Elasto Painters improved to 2-5 after Wednesday’s 99-82 victory over the Blackwater Elite at the Cuneta Astrodome.
Blackwater tries to arrest a two-game slide opposite tail-ender Alaska in the curtainraiser at 4:30 p.m.
The Elite likewise hold a 2-5 record entering their first game since sending Allein Maliksi and Raymar Jose to the Meralco Bolts in exchange for KG Canaleta, Mike Tolomia and two future second round draft picks.
Alaska is smarting from its 99-93 overtime loss to TNT KaTropa last Oct. 18 at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.
The Aces are in the cellar with a 1-6 record but are banking on their determined showing the last time in hopes of dealing the Elite another setback. (Jonas terrado)
