MANAMA, Bahrain — Scottie Thompson proved clutch yet again to steer Ginebra past Rain or Shine, 102-100, and secure a spot in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup playoffs Wednesday night at the Khalifa Sports City here.
The former league MVP scored the Kings’ last four points, none more important than the booming trey off a broken play for the 101-100 lead with 7.4 seconds left that put them ahead permanently after trailing by as many as 14 points.
He then went on to split his shots from the line on purpose to prevent the Elasto Painters from setting up a proper shot as time expired, enabling the crowd darlings to complete the comeback–and formalize their quarterfinal entry.
Thompson finished with all-around numbers of 16 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals as the NSD spirit was on full display yet again, much to the delight of an appreciative crowd that trooped to the venue.
