The PBA Finals heat up as Barangay Ginebra faces TNT in Game 4 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Ginebra holds a 2-1 series lead after a dominant 116-102 victory in Game 3, but head coach Tim Cone remains cautious, emphasizing that no real progress has been made yet.
Coach Cone's Warning
Cone recalls past collapses, including a 3-2 lead in the 2025 Commissioner's Cup Finals that slipped away after TNT's Game 6 comeback and a heartbreaking Game 7 loss. He also points to two semifinal series against San Miguel Beer where Ginebra squandered advantages. "We're only focused on the next game," Cone said, fully aware of TNT's resilience.
Game 4 Details
Game 4 tips off at 7:35 p.m., following the Best Player of the Conference and Best Import awards. RJ Abarrientos and Justin Brownlee are favorites to win those honors. The match promises intensity, with TNT known for bouncing back after a loss.
Ginebra's Game 3 Statement
In Game 3, Ginebra jumped to a 35-16 first-quarter lead and never looked back, winning by 14 points in front of 18,607 fans. The core six players—Brownlee, Scottie Thompson, Abarrientos, Stephen Holt, Japeth Aguilar, and Troy Rosario—played heavy minutes to secure the win.
TNT's Struggles
TNT is eager for redemption. Calvin Oftana, who scored 31 points in Game 2, was held to just two points on 1-of-8 shooting in Game 3. Rey Nambatac went scoreless on 0-of-4. Both were targeted by Ginebra's defense and will be key threats in Game 4. Chris McCullough carried the load with 44 points and 13 rebounds, while Roger Pogoy added 28, but it wasn't enough to overcome Ginebra's balanced attack.
With a 3-1 lead within reach, Ginebra aims to seize control, while TNT fights to even the series. The stage is set for another thrilling encounter.
