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Christian Standhardinger may not have the eye-popping numbers but his defense and impact on the floor – something that cannot be seen on the stat sheet – definitely made him stand out in the grueling finals series.
Christian Standhardinger receives his Finals MVP award (PBA Images)
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(Photo courtesy of PBA Images) MANILA - Ginebra went home with the PBA Commissioner's Cup title after beating Bay Area, 114-99, in the final game of the best-of-seven finals in front of a new league record 54,589 fans at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. The Gin Kings pulled away in the second quarter, outscoring the Dragons, 34-18, to open a 61-39 halftime lead even as the guest team could not cut the lead lower than 15 points in the second half. Justin Brownlee led Ginebra, which moved to second all-time in PBA championships with 15, with 34 points on 14-of-22 shooting, eight rebounds, 12 assists, one steal and three blocks. Jamie Malonzo, who had been struggling all throughout the playoffs, played his best game of the knockout phases right on the final match of the conference, contributing 22 points, 17 rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks. Christian Standhardinger, who was later named the Finals Most Valuable Player, added 12 points, 10 rebounds and six assists
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In a duel where the loser is determined by whose knees are first to bend, the tale of triumphs and heartbreaks is coming close to its end. Only one kingdom would rise.
Justin Brownlee is expected to lead Ginebra back to the throne against Bay Area (Mark Balmores)
Expect fireworks and drama as