Ginebra decided to pounce on ‘sudden reprieve’ in playoff recreation

Ginebra coach Tim Cone. PBA IMAGES

MANILA, Philippines—The Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings are set on making good of their remaining shot to proceed their title protection as they face Phoenix in a knockout recreation for the final remaining playoff spot.

Their marketing campaign within the much-delayed 2021 PBA Philippine Cup has taken twists and turns that may be described as both merciless or fateful.

The Gin Kings ended the eliminations at 4-7, a poor report for a defending champion, however they someway discovered a strategy to keep alive after NorthPort defeated Alaska within the remaining recreation of the eliminations.

“We’ve been given an sudden reprieve so we need to do our greatest and make the most of it,” mentioned Ginebra coach Tim Cone as per PBA.ph.

“The fellows know the highway is hard and has been robust however it begins with one step. That step begins tomorrow with our recreation towards Phoenix.”

If the Gin Kings don’t advance, it is going to be the primary time in 21 years {that a} defending Philippine Cup champion fails to enter the playoffs.

The final Philippine Cup champion to not make it to the next yr’s playoffs was Shell in 2000.

Apparently, Ginebra and Phoenix had been the highest two seeds throughout final yr’s bubble after ending with an idential 8-3 card. The Gin Kings took the no.1 spot by advantage of their win over the latter.

The Gasoline Masters had been ultimately booted out within the semifinals with TNT transferring on to face Ginebra within the finals.

“The no.8 spot received’t be given to us, we have now to earn it,” mentioned Phoenix head coach Topex Robinson.

The eighth place playoff is on Saturday at DHVSU Gymnasium at 4:35 pm.

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