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Arvin Tolentino of NorthPort celebrates against Ginebra in Game 4 of their PBA Commissioner's Cup semifinals series, March 5, 2025 at the Araneta Coliseum. PBA Images

Arvin Tolentino of NorthPort celebrates against Ginebra in Game 4 of their PBA Commissioner's Cup semifinals series, March 5, 2025 at the Araneta Coliseum

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741174654520PBA Images10.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Arvin Tolentino of NorthPort celebrates against Ginebra in Game 4 of their PBA Commissioner&#x27;s Cup semifinals series, March 5, 2025 at the Araneta Coliseum. PBA Images"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Arvin Tolentino of NorthPort celebrates against Ginebra in Game 4 of their PBA Commissioner&#x27;s Cup semifinals series, March 5, 2025 at the Araneta Coliseum. <em>PBA Images</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA (<strong>UPDATED</strong>) -- NorthPort lives to fight another day in the 2024-25 PBA Commissioner&#x27;s Cup after escaping with a 108-103 win against Barangay Ginebra in Game 4, Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum.</p><p>The Batang Pier nearly squandered a double-digit advantage in the final quarter, but did just enough in the closing stretch to hold off the Gin Kings.</p><p>Ginebra still holds a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Game 5 is set for Friday, still at the Big Dome.</p><p>Arvin Tolentino starred for NorthPort with a near-triple-double of 20 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds. Kadeem Jack led all scorers with 39 points on top of 15 rebounds.</p><p>It was a nervy win for the Batang Pier, who led 104-93 with four minutes to go only to see their advantage evaporate behind a flurry of buckets from RJ Abarrientos and Stephen Holt.</p><p>A Holt triple off an Abarrientos dime made it a one-point game, 104-103, with just 36 seconds to go. Fortunately for the Batang Pier, Jack responded on the other end with a jumper that pushed their lead to three points, 106-103.</p><p>NorthPort&#x27;s defense took care of the rest, as Justin Brownlee&#x27;s ensuing layup attempt was heavily contested, and a triple by Holt hit iron before William Navarro controlled the rebound.</p><p>Two free throws by Tolentino sealed the win and ensured that the Batang Pier&#x27;s campaign will continue.</p><p>Seven players scored in double-digits for the Gin Kings, led by Brownlee with 18 points. Troy Rosario had a 17-point, 13-rebound double-double. </p><div><strong>The Scores :</strong></div><p><strong>NORTHPORT 108</strong> – Jack 39, Tolentino 20, Navarro 16, Munzon 14, Taha 11, Nelle 3, Bulanadi 3, Miranda 2, Onwubere 0</p><p><strong>GINEBRA 103</strong> – Brownlee 18, Abarrientos 18, Rosario 17, Holt 15, Malonzo 12, Thompson 11, J.Aguilar 10, Ahanmisi 2, Gray 0, Cu 0</p><p><strong>QUARTERS</strong>: 21-22, 54-50, 84-74, 108-103</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p>The Batang Pier nearly squandered a double-digit advantage in the final quarter, but did just enough in the closing stretch to hold off the Gin Kings. #PBA </p>

The Batang Pier nearly squandered a double-digit advantage in the final quarter, but did just enough in the closing stretch to hold off the Gin Kings. #PBA

PBA: NorthPort holds on to beat Ginebra in Game 4, averts sweep

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PBA: NorthPort holds on to beat Ginebra in Game 4, averts sweep

Camille B. Naredo,

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Published March 05, 2025 07:19 PM PHT

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Updated March 05, 2025 11:53 PM PHT

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