The PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup Finals reached new heights on Sunday as a season-record crowd of 18,607 fans packed the Mall of Asia Arena to witness Barangay Ginebra’s thrilling 116-102 victory over TNT in Game 3.
The massive turnout marked the largest attendance in the PBA’s golden anniversary season and ranks as the 10th highest gate attendance ever at the Pasay City venue. With the series shifting to a pivotal 2-1 lead for the Gin Kings, the energy inside the arena was electric from opening tip to final buzzer.
Justin Brownlee led the way for Ginebra with a vintage Finals performance, dropping 41 points on an efficient 16-of-21 shooting while adding seven rebounds, seven assists, and three steals. Stephen Holt broke out of his scoring slump with 23 points, while Scottie Thompson recorded a triple-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists.
For fans looking to gear up for the remaining games of this epic best-of-seven series, there’s no better time to grab official PBA apparel and merchandise. Whether you’re repping the Gin Kings’ red, white, and black or the Tropang 5G’s signature look, having the right game-day gear makes every possession feel bigger.
The series now shifts to the Smart Araneta Coliseum for Game 4 on Wednesday, June 10, with Ginebra looking to build a commanding 3-1 lead and move within one win of its first championship since the 2022-23 season. TNT, meanwhile, will look to bounce back and even the series behind Chris McCullough (who erupted for 44 points in Game 3) and RR Pogoy.
Game 5 is scheduled for Friday, June 12, also at the Araneta Coliseum, with Games 6 and 7 (if necessary) slated for Sunday and Wednesday at MOA Arena. With attendance figures climbing each game — from 11,447 in Game 1 to 11,510 in Game 2 to Sunday’s record 18,607 — Filipino basketball fans are showing up in full force for the PBA’s 50th season finale.
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