RJ Abarrientos powers Barangay Ginebra San Miguel to a quarterfinal berth after a dominant win over Titan Ultra 

For a team built on star power, it was the rising influence of RJ Abarrientos that defined Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s latest breakthrough.

Abarrientos came through with 25 points as the Gin Kings dismantled the Titan Ultra Giant Risers, 119-107, on Sunday, April 26 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum—stretching their winning streak to five and officially punching their ticket to the quarterfinals of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup.

While Justin Brownlee once again delivered the headlines with 35 points—his sixth 30-point performance of the conference, the game underscored how Ginebra’s success is increasingly tied to the contributions around him. Abarrientos provided the spark that kept the offense fluid and the pressure constant.

“Yung chemistry namin, down the line ‘yung pinakaimportante. Sa practice pa lang, nag-dig in kami kung ano ‘yung pwede namin ma contribute sa team,” Abarrientos said.

That chemistry has become the backbone of Ginebra’s surge. Scottie Thompson nearly tallied a triple-double with 12 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists, orchestrating the attack while doing the little things that kept the Gin Kings in control from start to finish.

The win lifted Ginebra to 7-2, tying them for second place and making them the latest squad to secure a spot in the last eight alongside NLEX and Rain or Shine. More importantly, it reinforced their status as one of the hottest teams in the tournament heading into the final stretch of the eliminations.

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“We needed this win. We needed to take care of business talaga,” Abarrientos added.

For Ginebra, the job is far from over. The Gin Kings are set to face a challenging stretch against Meralco, Rain or Shine, and defending champion TNT—matchups that will test whether their current form can translate into sustained success against top-tier competition.

Head coach Tim Cone is well aware of what lies ahead, emphasizing discipline and consistency as the team prepares for tougher battles.

“We’re just trying to keep our habits going. We’re going to a stretch of three really tough games with Meralco, Rain or Shine, and Talk N’ Text but this is what we want to get to. If you don’t have proper habits against quality teams, you will not be successful. We’ve tried to keep our habits up,” the veteran coach said.

On the other side, the loss deepened the struggles of Titan Ultra, which dropped to 2-7 and absorbed its fourth straight defeat. Despite a late push, the Giant Risers could not overcome their earlier miscues and Ginebra’s sustained offensive rhythm.

Joshua Munzon led Titan Ultra with a 20-point, 10-assist double-double, adding six rebounds and five steals in an all-around effort. Import Michael Gilmore chipped in 15 points and 10 rebounds but committed six turnovers, a costly factor in the team’s total of 11.

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