Merlalo Boltz beat Barangay Ginebra San Miguel 97:88 in the PBA Governors' Cup on Thursday. The hosts took the win at home, extending their winning record to two from three games. Ginebra, meanwhile, remain winless after their opening defeat of the campaign.
By then the home side had already shown they could hang with the heavier hitters in this league. They lost to Magnolia Hotshots last week and dropped both games against Rain or Shine, but the result against Ginebra suggests they're finding their footing. The visitors, by contrast, have yet to taste victory after their opening loss to Magnolia.
And here's the thing — Ginebra had actually beaten Boltz in their previous meeting back on July 31st, winning 84:75. This time the tables turned comfortably enough. The 9-point margin tells you Boltz controlled the flow without letting it escape.
Standings impact:
- Boltz sit second with 0 points after 3 games (2 wins, 1 loss)
- Ginebra remain fifth with 0 points after 1 game (1 loss)
Neither side has accumulated points yet — the standings are still being written. But Boltz now hold a tangible advantage in games played and momentum. Ginebra have work to do if they want to climb.