Brgy. Ginebra def Terrafirma, 114-98 [PBA S49 Comm’s Cup | Dec. 18, 2024]

Coach Tim Cone is ready to bounce back after what he called “a good loss,” as he leads Barangay Ginebra back into action against Terrafirma this Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Despite being undermanned and fatigued, Justin Brownlee and his teammates put up a valiant fight, narrowly falling to Hong Kong Eastern with a 93-90 score in their PBA Commissioner’s Cup clash on Sunday at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo.

Cone took the loss in stride, emphasizing that the resilient performance of his depleted squad bodes well for their future matches.

With a much-needed two-day break now behind them, the Kings are set to face the Terrafirma Dyip at 7:30 p.m. They aim for a swift turnaround, looking to secure their third victory in four outings.

On the other hand, Terrafirma is in dire straits, still seeking their first win of the season after five games in the midseason tournament— a continued struggle that has haunted them for years. Last conference, they finished with only one win against nine losses.

For the Kings, this matchup against Terrafirma represents an opportunity to regain their rhythm before they hit the road on Saturday to face the Converge FiberXers in Batangas City. Following that, they’ll take on formidable opponents Magnolia and NorthPort.

This week presents a lighter schedule for the Kings, especially compared to their grueling start, which saw them play three games in just five nights.

Their goal is clear: to boost their record to 3-1, positioning themselves in a tie for third place with the Meralco Bolts, trailing only the unbeaten NorthPort Batang Pier (5-0) and the Eastern team.