Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson bracing for TNT Game 5 adjustments
Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson, middle, and Justin Brownlee, left, during Game 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals against TNT.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—With the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals pushed back to square one, Ginebra star guard Scottie Thompson is well aware that it’s a whole different game now.
Thompson and the Gin Kings clobbered the TNT Tropang Giga in Game 4 on Sunday, making the title series a best-of-three.
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“For us right now, we’re happy to tie this series but we know TNT’s coaching staff and coach Chot (Reyes) will adjust. This is a battle of adjustments and we know they’ll do that in the next game,” said Thompson after the 106-92 win that tied the series at 2-2.
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“Hopefully, whatever we work on in practice, we get to apply it for Game 5.”
Thompson was in his element collecting 12 points, four rebounds and four assists.
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The 31-year-old Thompson also commended the Ginebra coaching staff for making the necessary adjustments in Game 4 that allowed the Gin Kings to finally regain their groove offensively.
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“I think we just had more positive vibes coming into the game but credit goes to the adjustments made by our coaching staff. It’s a big game for us.”
Game 4 marked the first time Ginebra eclipsed the century mark after being held under 90 points in the first three games of the series.
Thompson and the Gin Kings shoot for a 3-2 edge on Wednesday in Game 5.
