PBA Round 5 of Semi-Finals. Ginebra Kings take 3-2 advantage

Meralco Bolts - Ginebra Kings 84-89

Ginebra Kings had a 33-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. 26 personal fouls committed by Meralco Bolts helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Naturalized German forward Christian Standhardinger (206-1989, college: Hawaii) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and guard Maverick Ahanmisi (188-1991, college: Minnesota) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Christopher Banchero (186-1990, college: Seattle Pacific) responded with 18 points and 6 assists and guard Chris Newsome (187-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Meralco Bolts players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.
Top scorers:
Meralco Bolts: C.Banchero 18+3reb+6ast, C.Newsome 17+6reb+4ast, C.Hodge 14+8reb+4ast, A.Maliksi 13+3reb+1ast, A.Jose Caram 8+1ast, K.Quinto 7+2reb+1ast
Ginebra Kings: C.Standhardinger 34+10reb+5ast, M.Ahanmisi 13+5reb+4ast, J.Aguilar 10+12reb, S.Pringle 9+1reb+2ast, L.Tenorio 7+1ast, S.Thompson 5+8reb+4ast