MANILA, Philippines – Barangay Ginebra defeated San Miguel Beermen (87-83) and taking (3-2) advantage in the PBA 2018 Commissioner’s Cup Final series at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on August 05, 2018, Sunday.
With the win of Barangay Ginebra, they will have a chance to close the series this coming Wednesday, but what really happen in the game 5 of the PBA 2018 Commissioner’s Cup Finals?
Game 5 was a very interesting game for every PBA fan, as game 5 only decided by 4 points, game 5 also had a total of 14 LEAD CHANGES and 12 DEADLOCK. At the half they are even with 40 a piece and 66-66 after the third period.
1. Justin Brownlee’s off night in the series
Justin Brownlee had his worst game throughout the series, before game 5 he average nearly a double-double with 35 points to go along with 8.8 rebounds and 6 assists, but Bronwlee only held to 18 points, including 9 rebounds and 4 assist in his worst night, shooting 8 of 21 in the field or 38%.
Game |
Points |
Rebounds |
Assist |
1 |
42 |
7 |
9 |
2 |
29 |
6 |
5 |
3 |
31 |
11 |
3 |
4 |
37 |
11 |
7 |
Justin Brownlee’s production from game 1 to 4
2. Reynaldo Balkman explosive night throughout the series
Despite the loss of the San Miguel Beermen, Reynaldo Balkman lifted San Miguel in his best production of the Finals Series, but not enough to defeat Barangay Ginebra as Beermen only had 5 points bench production. Balkman only average 22.3 points and 11.5 rebounds, he erupted and finished 34 points and 20 rebounds in their game 5 loss.
Game |
Points |
Rebounds |
1 |
27 |
13 |
2 |
20 |
11 |
3 |
28 |
11 |
4 |
14 |
11 |
Reynaldo Balkman production from game 1 to 4
3. Low scoring game of the Final series
Throughout the series Barangay Ginebra average 115 points in each occasion from game 1 to 4. Game 5 was very different as Ginebra only had 87 total points. San Miguel Beermen also average 116.3 points through game 1 to 4, but in their game 5 loss Beermen only held 83 points.
4. No Blowout
PBA 2018 Commissioner’s Cup Finals is decided by 30.3 points in each game and Barangay Ginebra is averaging 29 point differential in their winning games. On the other hand San Miguel Beermen average 31.5 points win differential throughout their game 2 and game 3 victory see data for corresponding results.
Game 5 victory of the Barangay Ginebra is decided by 4 points (87-83).
5. Scottie Thompson explodes
Scottie Thompson led Barangay Ginebra in their game 5 victory, but before that he only averaged 8.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per outing throughout 4 games. Scottie Thompson erupted with 20 points and 11 rebounds in their game 5 victory against the Beermen.
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