In a thrilling display of s饾搥饾捑饾搧饾搧 and tenacity, Barangay Ginebra dominated their debut match against the Terra Firma Jeep, led by an explosive performance from Japet Aguilar, who racked up an impressive 30 points. However, the excitement turned to concern as Jeremiah Gray, a rising star for Ginebra, suffered a worrying injury during the game.
The action kicked off with Ginebra鈥檚 aggressive offensive strategy, highlighted by back-to-back three-pointers by RJ Abarientos, and a relentless scoring spree from Aguilar, which included an astonishing eight straight points early in the first quarter. The team’s energy was palpable, with Ginebra establishing a commanding 30-17 lead by the end of the first quarter.
Midway through the second quarter, the game took a tense turn when Scotty Thompson went down with an ankle injury, sending shockwaves through the crowd. Thankfully, he managed to return to the game, but the atmosphere remained fraught with anxiety as Brent Paraiso also suffered a fall shortly after. The most alarming moment came when Jeremiah Gray appeared to sustain a serious injury, forcing him to leave the game as a precaution.
Despite the setbacks, Ginebra maintained their lead, ending the first half at 51-35. The momentum continued into the second half, with Aguilar and Abarientos propelling the team to a definitive victory. As the game concluded, Ginebra triumphed with an impressive score of 94-66, but the focus shifted to Gray’s condition, with reports suggesting his injury may not be serious but requiring careful management.
As fans celebrate Ginebra’s victory, the health of their players, particularly Jeremiah Gray, remains a top concern. The atmosphere is electric as Ginebra looks to build on this strong start, but all eyes will be on the injury updates in the coming days.