Here are the players who made the biggest impact on November 10 and the stats to prove it.
TOP PERFORMERS OF THE DAY:
Earl Scottie Thompson GIN SF 29 PTS | 8 REB | 5 STL | 54.6 FPS
Thompson was the hero in Game 5. The former MVP set the tone when it mattered most, scoring 12 clutch points between the latter stages of the third quarter and the early minutes of the fourth as Ginebra took complete control of the game. Thompson has been huge for the Kings throughout the series, but he took his game to another level in the last two contests, averaging 28 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 4.5 steals while shooting 72% from two-point range.
George King SMB SG 31 PTS | 6 REB | 4 STL | 52.7 FPS
King put up another standout offensive showing in Game 5. He completely took over in the third, scoring 16 points to put his team in front. However, he slowed down in the fourth, recording just four points before fouling out. Still, he delivered an elite overall performance, shooting 12-of-18 from the field while making his presence felt across the board.
Jordan Bernard Murphy GIN PF 31 PTS | 11 REB | 2 BLK | 47.7 FPS
Murphy returned to his dominant ways in Game 5, erupting for 17 second-half points while converting an outstanding 15-of-16 from the line. Ginebra will need that same level of offensive production against TNT in the semifinals.
June Mar Fajardo SMB C 20 PTS | 16 REB | 2 AST | 40.2 FPS
The nine-time MVP showed up when it mattered most. He dominated in the second quarter, pouring in 14 big points en route to his highest-scoring game of the playoffs. On the boards, he was even more impressive, recording 10 offensive rebounds.
Rhon Jay Abarrientos GIN PG 19 PTS | 4 REB | 5 AST | 33.3 FPS
The reigning Best Player of the Conference made up for his quiet Game 4 performance, pouring in eight points in the third to fuel the comeback. While he found his rhythm offensively, his outside shooting remained cold, however, missing all 13 of his attempts from three-point range over the last two games.
Jaymar Perez SMB PG 15 PTS | 4 AST | 1 STL | 20.6 FPS
Offensively, things have been difficult for Perez in the playoffs, but his performance took another dip in Game 5. He couldn’t find his range from three, missing all of his six attempts, all while committing seven turnovers. Through five games in the quarterfinals, he averaged 16.4 points on 27-for-73 shooting.
Celedonio Trollano SMB SF 10 PTS | 3 REB | 2 AST | 17.6 FPS
Since recording his fifth 20-point performance of the conference in Game 1, Trollano has cooled down offensively. He had another subpar outing in Game 5, converting just 4-of-13 from the field and averaging a modest 10.5 points over his last four games.
Nard John Pinto GIN PG 9 PTS | 1 AST | 2 STL | 16.7 FPS
Pinto was the ultimate difference-maker in Game 5. Down by double digits in the third, Ginebra completely turned the tide with Pinto playing a big part on both ends of the floor. He finished with a perfect shooting performance, going 4-of-4 from the field.
Jeth Troy Rosario GIN SF 4 PTS | 6 REB | 2 AST | 15.2 FPS
For the first four games of the series, Rosario was a reliable inside presence, averaging 9 points on 72% from two. While he was less impactful in Game 5, he still made his mark, leading the team with four offensive rebounds.
Christopher Ross SMB PG 2 REB | 2 AST | 2 STL | 13.4 FPS
Ross was the driving force behind SMB’s fightback, making significant contributions on both ends of the court. He couldn’t replicate that magic in Game 5, however, finishing with a team-worst plus-minus while making just one of his seven attempts from the floor.
Louis Raphael Cu GIN SF 3 PTS | 3 AST | 1 STL | 12.9 FPS
Despite a quiet scoring performance in Game 5, Cu still made a positive impact overall. Throughout the conference, he has consistently found ways to contribute, averaging 3.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and nearly a steal over 15 games.
Marcio Lassiter SMB SG 4 PTS | 2 REB | 2 AST | 8.4 FPS
In the eliminations, Lassiter was an elite offensive threat, recording seven double-digit scoring games. He was far from that level in the playoffs, however, averaging just 5.2 points while converting 8-for-40 from the floor.
George Isaac Go GIN C 3 PTS | 3 REB | 1 AST | 8.1 FPS
For the first four games of the quarterfinals, Go was a crucial contributor for Ginebra. Although he was less productive in Game 5, he should continue to play an important offensive role. Since last month, he’s shot an impressive 12-for-23 from three-point range.
Jerrick Vincent Ahanmisi SMB SG 9 PTS | 1 TO | 8.0 FPS
Once again, Ahanmisi provided an instant offensive spark for SMB, scoring nine second-quarter points. Despite limited minutes, he remained a dependable scoring asset for the Beermen, averaging 10 points while shooting 48% from the floor over their last four games.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE DAY:
Stephen Jeffrey Holt GIN SF 5 PTS | 6 REB | 1 AST | 12.7 FPS
This was the sixth time in his last seven games that Hold has scored five points or fewer. Three-point shooting continues to be a big issue, going 2-for-15 in his last three games. They will definitely need him to turn things around, going up against TNT in the semis.
