Ginebra and TNT tip off the PBA Governors' Cup without Justin Brownlee and three key TNT players. Riley Grigsby debuts for Ginebra against a 2-0 Phoenix side.
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Barangay Ginebra and TNT debut in the PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum. Both teams enter the conference without their usual centerpieces.
Ginebra faces Phoenix at 7:30 p.m. without Justin Brownlee, the four-time Best Import who led the Gin Kings to the Commissioner's Cup title in a seven-game series over TNT. Brownlee is recovering from hamstring, knee and leg injuries. Riley Grigsby, a 26-year-old former G League forward, takes the import spot. Coach Tim Cone scouted Grigsby personally in the United States.
Phoenix carries a 2-0 record into Group B, tied with Converge. The Fuel Masters beat Magnolia 98-86 and edged an import-less Meralco 98-97. Imports Robert Johnson III leads the team. Jason Perkins, Ricci Rivero and Gian Mamuyac, acquired in a trade with Rain or Shine, round out the rotation.
TNT plays Macau at 5:15 p.m. without Jayson Castro, Calvin Oftana and Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser. Coach Chot Reyes said the injuries are the result of five straight finals appearances. The Tropang 5G will rely on their remaining core.
The Gin Kings remain a title contender on paper, with Grigsby expected to bring youth and energy. Cone's system has a history of integrating new imports quickly.
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