Barangay Ginebra survived yet another close game, this time to secure a semifinals berth as it eked out a 113-106 win over Meralco in Game 3 of the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup on Monday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Coach Tim Cone still feels the sting of Barangay Ginebra’s untimely playoff exit at the hands of Meralco last summer. It has been soothed somewhat after Monday night. The Gin Kings converted on their first chance at eliminating the Bolts after catching fire in the fourth period to carve out a 113-106 victory and sweep their best-of-five quarterfinal series in the PBA Governors Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Justin Brownlee broke Meralco's heart anew, knocking down the game-winning triple to carry Barangay Ginebra 104-103, in Game 2 of their quarterfinals affair in the PBA Governors' Cup.

Justin Brownlee hits the game-winning three-pointer over rival import Allen Durham, allowing Barangay Ginebra to gain a commanding 2-0 lead against Meralco in their best-of-five quarterfinals

SCHEDULE: 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra picked the most opportune time to catch fire, hitting one tough basket after another down the stretch to beat Meralco,

There was a stark contrast in the results for the two brackets in the aftermath of each Game 2 of the 2024 PBA Governors' Cup quarterfinals. In the top seed bracket, NLEX and Magnolia bounced back to force a best-of-three in their series.