PBA: Ginebra edges Magnolia to take 1-0 lead in semifinals

MANILA, Philippines--Barangay Ginebra held off a gritty Magnolia side that lost its import Nick Rakocevic to ejection in the third quarter and came out with an 87-84 victory to gain a headstart in their PBA Commissioner's Cup semifinal series on Wednesday at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The Gin Kings forced the Hotshots to miss their last three shots and commit two turnovers in the final two minutes, claiming the opening game of the best-of-five series on the day coach Tim Cone celebrated his 65th birthday. Ginebra scraped its way out despite its advantage on manpower after Magnolia was forced to play all-Filipino when Rakocevic was tossed in the third quarter for a Flagrant...

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