Barangay Ginebra San Miguel beat the Star Hotshots on game 3 of the best-of-seven Philippine Cup semi-finals.
With a score of 73-62, the Gin Kings broke away from a possible 3-0 HOLE and will continue to fight for their lives as the semis continue on at 2-1.
Ginebra dominated from the first quarter, until the Star challenged on the second half.
Game 4 is set on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Scores:
Ginebra (73): Mercado 16, Aguilar 15, Caguioa 8, Tenorio 7, Thompson 7, Ferrer 6, Devance 6, Cruz 3, Marcelo 3, Ellis 2, Mariano 0, Helterbrand 0, Mariano 0.
Star (62): Pingris 12, Melton 8, Jalalon 7, Lee 7, Barroca 6, Sangalang 6, Simon 5, Maliksi 4, Reavis 3, Abundo 2, Dela Rosa 2, Brondial 0, Ramos 0.
Quarter scores: 21-10, 33-29, 50-51, 73-62.