Ginebra-Meralco game on June 2 expected to go down-the-wire, fans told to buy tickets early
All is set for the first of only five out-of-town games of the 37th PBA Governors’ Cup pitting the Barangay Ginebra Kings and the Meralco Bolts on June 2 at the Hoops in Lapu-Lapu City.
Organizers are urging basketball fans to buy their tickets early since the game will feature crowd-favorite Ginebra and Meralco, a team also known for its never-say-die attitude.
Ginebra and Meralco are off to a good start in the conference.
The Kings opened the tournament with a, 103-85 trashing of the Air21 Express, while the Bolts posted a, 105-99 triumph over the Talk N Text Tropang Texters.
Tickets for the upcoming game can be bought at RC Goldline outlets in SM City-Cebu, Gaisano Country Mall, E-Mall, The Old Spaghetti House and at the Hoops Dome.
Ticket prices are pegged at P1,000 (courtside, reserved seats), P800 (lower box, reserved seats but on a per section basis), P500 (upper box, reserved seats but on a per section basis) and P150 (general admission, free seating).
Article continues after this advertisementThe upcoming match, promoted by Enya Ideals, is sponsored by International Pharmaceuticals Inc., Alcordo Advertising, Radical Ads, Mactan Isla Resort & Spa, Days Hotel-Mandaue, Nature’s Spring, Euro Technik and The Old Spaghetti House.
Article continues after this advertisementA bearing PBA game was played for first time in Lapu-Lapu City last Nov. 5 featuring Alaska Aces and the Petron Blaze Boosters.
The PBA returned to Lapu-Lapu last March 24 where the Tropang Texters played against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.
Meanwhile, the Barako Bull Energy handed the Powerade Boosters their second straight loss, 106-101 last night at the Araneta Coliseum.
Jamine Peterson scored a game-high 33 points and grabbed 22 rebounds to lead the Energy’s auspicious start in the season-ending tournament.
Gary David had 25 markers and Rashad McCants had 23 for the Tigers, which slid to 0-2 (win-loss).
BOX SCORES
BARAKO 106 – Peterson 33, Seigle 14, Salvacion 11, Miller 9, Allado 9, Sharma 8, Tubid 7, Kramer 5, Najorda 4, Weinstein 3, Arboleda 3, Cruz 0.
POWERADE 101 – David 25, Mc Cants 23, Al-Hussaini 17, Anthony 13, Casio 10, Salvador 9, Lingganay 2, Tugade 2, Vanlandingham 0, Allera 0, Calimag 0, Adducul 0. QUARTERSCORES: 27-24, 50-49, 76-74, 106-101.
