PBA: Ralph Cu shines as Ginebra downs NorthPort

Rookie Ralph Cu stood out as Barangay Ginebra took down NorthPort, 95-88, on Sunday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.

Cu had a career night as he registered 24 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists and helped Ginebra notch back-to-back wins.

The game was tied at 85 with less than four minutes left in the final frame but a triple from Cu ignited a 7-0 run to give Ginebra a 92-85 advantage with 1:45 remaining.  Will Navarro tried to salvage NorthPort’s hopes with a triple but an unsportsmanlike foul by Paul Zamar brought Scottie Thompson on the line where he split his freebies. A layup from Christian Standhardinger sealed the deal for Ginebra.

Aside from Cu, Christian Standhardinger led Ginebra with 25 points, 17 rebounds, and five assists as they improved to 5-3.

Arvin Tolentino paced NorthPort with 19 points, nine rebounds, and two assists, while Joshua Munzon had 12 points as the Batang Pier slipped to 4-3.

Scores:

Ginebra 95 – Standhardinger 25, Cu 24, malonzo 14, Ahanmisi 13, Thompson 10, J.Aguilar 4, David 3, Pringle 2, Tenorio 0, Pinto 0, Onwubere 0.

NorthPort 88 – Tolentino 19, Munzon 12, Navarro 12, Bulanadi 11, Yu 8, Amores 7, Zamar 6, Calma 4, Lucero 4, Cuntapay 3, Flores 2, Rosales 0, Paraiso 0.

Quarters: 30-21, 43-53, 73-70, 95-88.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News