Semis Over! Ginebra Head Coach Concedes Defeat Voluntarily—And the Reason Is Surprisingly Straightforward

In Game 6 of the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup semifinals, the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings were eliminated by the San Miguel Beermen with a final score of 88-101. Despite a fourth-quarter rally that cut a 19-point deficit to four points, Ginebra could not complete the comeback against a strong San Miguel performance.

San Miguel Beermen guard Cjay Perez delivered a historic performance, scoring 30 points in the first quarter and finishing with a career-high 41 points, which was pivotal in securing the victory for his team. With this win, San Miguel advances to the PBA Finals for a rematch against TNT.

Ginebra head coach Tim Cone praised San Miguel after the game, stating they were "the better team" throughout the series, making key shots and defensive stops when it mattered. He specifically highlighted Perez's explosive start as deflating Ginebra's defensive energy and noted his team's inability to capitalize in crucial moments or get necessary stops.

Cone summarized the series by acknowledging that Ginebra could not deliver a decisive "haymaker" against the conference powerhouse, while San Miguel consistently stepped up in big moments, making them deserving finalists.

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