Ginebra finally broke its losing streak against TNT, defeating the Tropang 5G, 88-76, in Game 7 of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup Finals. The match took place on Wednesday night, June 17, 2026, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, with 24,617 fans in attendance.
First Championship Since 2023
This victory marked the franchise's first title since January 2023, when Ginebra beat Bay Area, 114-99, in Game 7 of the Commissioner's Cup Finals in front of a record 54,589 spectators at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.
Since that championship run three years ago, the Gin Kings had lost to the Tropang 5G three times in finals series: the Season 49 Commissioner's Cup Finals, and the Season 47 and Season 49 Governors' Cup Finals.
Brownlee Shines Again
Justin Brownlee, who earned the Best Import award, led Ginebra with 30 points and 14 rebounds in the decisive game. He scored 16 points in the second half, fueling a 48-29 run that erased a 49-47 halftime deficit and secured the championship. Brownlee had previously scored 54 points in Game 5 and 52 in Game 6.
Brownlee's Emotional Win
“These beautiful fans, they gave us the energy to go out there and win,” Brownlee said. “We were down and TNT gave us a battle. But as coach Tim (Cone) kept telling us, ‘this is our time.’”
He added, “Stephen Holt said it before the series started, ‘this is our time.’ And it was our time.”
This championship was Brownlee's seventh PBA title. Reflecting on his career, he said, “Ten years ago I would never have thought I’d be still playing at 38 years old and winning championships. But these fans, they give me the energy to go out there to play for them, play for my family and give my best.”
Thompson Named Finals MVP
Scottie Thompson contributed 19 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists, earning Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) honors from the PBA Press Corps. “Ito yata 'yung pinaka-emotional na panalo ko ng Finals MVP kasi unexpected. I’ve been battling through ups and downs,” Thompson said.
Other Key Performances
Best Player of the Conference RJ Abarrientos added 13 points, capturing his first PBA championship. For TNT, import Chris McCullough paced the team with 28 points, while Jordan Heading scored 21 and RR Pogoy had 15.
Game Scores
GINEBRA 88 — Brownlee 30, Thompson 19, Abarrientos 13, Rosario 13, J. Aguilar 7, Pinto 6, Gray 0, Holt 0, Cu 0.
TNT 76 — McCullough 28, Heading 21, Pogoy 15, Oftana 5, Aurin 4, Nambatac 3, Galinato 0, Khobuntin 0, Williams 0.
Quarters: 18-16, 40-47, 68-63, 88-76.
