Justin Brownlee becomes only the fifth import in PBA history to score at least 5,000 points as Barangay Ginebra earns a 2-1 lead against Magnolia in the semifinals. PBA
MANILA, Philippines – Justin Brownlee notched a new milestone and Barangay Ginebra zeroed in on a finals return in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup with a 103-80 whipping of Magnolia at the PhilSports Arena on Sunday, December 18.
Setting the tone in the romp with 20 points in the first half, the two-time Best Import joined an elite club that includes Norman Black, Bobby Parks, Sean Chambers, and Lee Massey. The Gin Kings never looked back and enjoyed a lead as big as 25 points in the fourth quarter, 103-78, as Magnolia fell apart following the abrupt exit of star guard Paul Lee.last Friday that knotted the series at 1-1, saw action for just two minutes in Game 3 before he left early in the opening quarter due to flu-like symptoms.