PBA Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Ginebra Kings and Meralco Bolts post wins

Rain or Shine - Ginebra Kings 101-109

Kings made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Kings outrebounded Painters 51-38 including a 42-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. Kings looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Painters helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Naturalized American forward Justin Brownlee (197-1988, college: St.John's) had a double-double by scoring 31 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Rhon Jhay Abarrientos (181-1999) chipped in 25 points and 6 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) during the contest. Brownlee is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American center Jaylen Johnson (206-1996, college: Louisville, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Jhonard Clarito (188-1996) scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Kings and four Painters players scored in double figures. Painters' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help.
Top scorers:
Rain or Shine: N.Adrian 20+1reb+3ast, C.Jhonard 19+8reb+4ast, J.Johnson 19+15reb+7ast, M.Gian 18+2reb, M.Mike 8+4reb, A.Antonio 4+1reb+2ast
Ginebra Kings: J.Brownlee 31+15reb+8ast, J.Rhon 25+2reb+6ast, S.Thompson 15+6reb+6ast, A.Japeth 14+12reb+3ast, J.Rosario 11+4reb+3ast, J.Gray 5+2reb+1ast

TNT Tropang - Meralco Bolts 76-87

Giga was plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. American center Marvin Jones (213-1993, college: Texas Southern) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Chris Newsome (187-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) supported him with 24 points. Four Bolts players scored in double figures. Even 27 points by Roger Ray Pogoy (189-1992) did not help to save the game for Giga. Forward Calvin-John Oftana (195-1996) added 22 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
TNT Tropang: P.Roger Ray 27+4reb+2ast, O.Calvin-John 22+9reb+2ast, B.Bol 10+6reb, J.Heading 6+3reb+1ast, N.Rey 4+2reb+4ast, Q.Sean 2+1reb+1ast
Meralco Bolts: C.Newsome 24+4reb+3ast, J.Mocon 16+5reb, J.Marvin 16+13reb+3ast, C.Hodge 12+10reb+2ast, K.Quinto 6+3reb+1ast, C.Cansino 5+1reb+1ast