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Justin Brownlee once again emerged as the hero for Barangay Ginebra, nailing a clutch game-winning 3-pointer that propelled the Gin Kings to a narrow victory over the Meralco Bolts, 104-103, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday night, putting them just one win away from the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals.

In a nail-biting contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Ginebra’s beloved foreign reinforcement showcased his mettle with a game-defining defensive stop followed by a spectacular shot that will be remembered for years to come.

Brownlee delivered a stellar performance, finishing the night with 39 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three blocks, and a steal.

With Meralco clinging to a slim two-point lead at 103-101 and the shot clock dwindling, the Bolts turned to Allen Durham. As Durham maneuvered into the paint, attempting to create space for a shot, Brownlee executed a remarkable block that turned the tide.

Securing the rebound, he engaged in a tense moment with his longtime adversary before stepping back with 12.4 seconds left on the clock, unleashing a 3-pointer from the top of the key that gave the Gin Kings a crucial one-point advantage, 104-103.

This moment echoed the legendary shot he made back in 2016, which also came over the outstretched arms of Durham, clinching a championship for Ginebra.

On the opposite end, Cliff Hodge sought to reclaim the lead for Meralco but came up short. Durham’s last-second attempt similarly failed to find the mark, sealing the victory for the Gin Kings.