Batang Pier battle Gin Kings in PBA semis

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 02:04:53 +0000

BY JONAS TERRADO

NorthPort became only the fourth No. 8 seed to beat a No. 1 after stunning NLEX with a 126-123 triple overtime victory Wednesday to secure the fourth and last berth in the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

NorthPort center Christian Stanhardinger (left) delivered big in their win over NLEX Wednesday.

The Batang Pier rode on the inspiring performance of the hardworking Sean Anthony, whose layup with 12.3 seconds left in the third extension gave them a 124-123 lead and eventually earn the right to face Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the semifinals.

Jericho Cruz airballed his three-point attempt, Christian Standhardinger hit two free throws before Kiefer Ravena missed a game-tying three at the buzzer, sparking wild celebrations from the NorthPort players and coaches.

The Batang Pier repeated the feats of Barangay Ginebra over Mobiline in the 1999 All-Filipino Conference, San Miguel Beer opposite Talk ’N Text in the 2002 Governors’ Cup and Powerade past B-Meg in the 2012 Philippine Cup.

Anthony, a member of that Powerade squad led by Gary David, Jvee Casio and Marcio Lassiter, made sure history would repeat itself as NorthPort overcame inconsistencies and the season-ending i
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