Here are the players who made the biggest impact on November 6 and the stats to prove it.
TOP PERFORMERS OF THE DAY:
Cameron Clark CON PF 32 PTS | 12 REB | 6 AST | 63.4 FPS
Clark took care of the job impressively in Game 4. Offensively, he was steady throughout, shooting 10-for-15 from two-point range for his best scoring output of the series. He was equally impressive in other areas, leading the team in both assists and steals.
George King SMB SG 35 PTS | 15 REB | 5 AST | 62.5 FPS
King was in attack mode early in Game 4, dropping 10 points in the first quarter alone. While he cooled down in the second, he got his groove back in the third, erupting for 18 points and turning the game around for SMB. Free-throw production, however, made the biggest difference in his game. King converted 10-for-12 from the line in Game 4, which is a big turnaround after attempting just four total in the first three games.
Earl Scottie Thompson GIN SF 27 PTS | 11 REB | 4 STL | 55.2 FPS
Throughout this series, Thompson has provided Ginebra with plenty of positives. In Game 4, he was even more impressive: after recording eight rebounds in the first half, he took charge on offense by scoring 16 big points in the fourth to bring his team back into the game. Over his last six games, he’s averaged 18.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 2.1 steals per game.
Christopher Ross SMB PG 20 PTS | 9 AST | 5 STL | 54.7 FPS
Ross was nothing short of outstanding in Game 4. He led SMB’s fightback in the second half, making a significant impact all over the stat sheet. He was especially impressive offensively, tallying 17 points in the closing quarters to match his season-best performance.
Jordan Bernard Murphy GIN PF 16 PTS | 22 REB | 1 BLK | 50.9 FPS
Over the last two games, Murphy has registered his lowest scoring totals of the conference. He picked up the slack on the boards, however, averaging 19.5 rebounds in that span. Still, Ginebra needs him at his best offensively. They have lost every single game this conference where he scored under 20 points.
Jaymar Perez SMB PG 14 PTS | 6 REB | 6 AST | 39.2 FPS
In terms of scoring, Perez hasn’t quite lived up to his standard, shooting just 9-for-27 from the field and matching his conference-low scoring output in each of the last two games. But he made up for it in other areas in Game 4, posting impressive numbers across the stat sheet.
Adrian Clarence Nocum ROS SG 10 PTS | 6 REB | 10 AST | 36.2 FPS
Offensively, Nocum struggled over the final two games, shooting just 6-for-23 from the floor and averaging 10.5 points. Regardless, the guard played on another level overall in this series, with averages of 17.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 12.0 assists per game.
Jhonard Clarito ROS PF 18 PTS | 5 REB | 3 STL | 35.0 FPS
Rain or Shine got off to a lackluster start in the third quarter of Game 3, but Clarito came to the rescue, scoring 13 to pull his team right back into the game. Though he was a vital contributor all conference, he struggled to find consistent production in the quarterfinals.
Aaron Craig Fuller ROS SF 23 PTS | 10 REB | 1 BLK | 34.5 FPS
Compared to his performance in Game 3, this was clearly an improvement. Still, his overall struggles were hard to ignore. After scoring 17 in the first half, he faltered down the stretch, going scoreless in the fourth while finishing with a game-high in turnovers.
Justin Arana CON C 16 PTS | 5 REB | 1 STL | 28.0 FPS
Due to injuries, Arana has seen a drop in playing time in the quarterfinals. Even so, he has made them count. Over the last three games, he has remained a reliable offensive presence, averaging 12.3 points. He was especially effective in Game 4, knocking down 7-of-8 attempts from the two-point area.
Louis Raphael Cu GIN SF 11 PTS | 5 AST | 3 STL | 27.7 FPS
Bench production made a big difference in Game 4 with Ginebra having a +23 advantage. Cu played a big part in that, hitting 3-of-6 from three-point range to match his best scoring performance of the conference.
Michael Kurtiz Williams CON SG 17 PTS | 7 REB | 3 AST | 26.9 FPS
Offensively, Williams didn’t have the best time in this matchup, averaging six points while shooting 7-for-35 from the floor in the first three games. But he came alive in Game 4, hitting clutch triples in the fourth and finishing as the team’s leading local scorer.
Caelan Todd Tiongson ROS PF 14 PTS | 3 REB | 5 AST | 23.1 FPS
Undoubtedly, Tiongson was the top outside shooter in the series and he proved it again in Game 4, hitting 4-of-8 from deep. He was a steady offensive presence throughout the matchup, averaging 16 points and 4.0 threes.
George Isaac Go GIN C 13 PTS | 3 REB | 16.6 FPS
Ginebra got off to a strong start in Game 4, building a double-digit lead in the first half. Go played a crucial role in that stretch, anchoring the team on both ends of the floor. Despite the limited minutes, Go continues to make a positive impact in the series.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE DAY:
Rhon Jay Abarrientos GIN PG 7 PTS | 1 REB | 7.2 FPS
The Kings’ guard was a non-factor in Game 4. He couldn’t get anything going on the scoring end, shooting just 2-for-13 from the field while making minimal impact overall. This was the fourth time this conference that he scored fewer than 10 points.
