{"id":3935,"date":"2024-11-21T18:53:06","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T10:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/energetic-pink-donkey.109-123-235-239.cpanel.site\/?p=3935"},"modified":"2024-11-21T18:53:07","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T10:53:07","slug":"pba-finals-game-1-draws-massive-crowd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/energetic-pink-donkey.109-123-235-239.cpanel.site\/?p=3935","title":{"rendered":"PBA Finals Game 1 Draws Massive Crowd"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The much-anticipated PBA Governors\u2019 Cup Finals between Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and TNT Tropang Giga kicked off with a bang, drawing a massive crowd to the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. A total of 11,021 fans attended Game One of between Barangay Ginebra and TNT – the largest PBA crowd in the venue.<\/span><\/div>\n
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The game, which saw TNT dominate Ginebra 104-88, was a testament to the league\u2019s enduring popularity.<\/span><\/div>\n
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PACKED TO THE RAFTERS<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Ynares Center was filled to capacity, with fans from both teams creating a vibrant and electric atmosphere. The passionate crowd cheered on their respective teams, adding to the intensity of the game. The huge turnout underscored the intense rivalry between Ginebra and TNT, two of the most popular teams in the PBA.<\/span><\/div>\n
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BARANGAY GINEBRA AND TNT TROBANG GIGA RIVALRY<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The high attendance for Game 1 is a promising sign for the rest of the series. With both teams boasting talented rosters and passionate fan bases, the PBA Governors\u2019 Cup Finals is expected to be one of the most exciting and competitive series in recent years.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The crowd attendance surpassed the previous high of 10,952 set on December 21, 2011 during a quarterfinal doubleheader between Barangay Ginebra and Rain or Shine, and Petron and Meralco during the 2011-12 Philippine Cup.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Long time PBA fan Marlon Estrada who came with his wife Eloisa enjoyed the action-packed Game 1 even if his PBA team San Miguel Beer is not playing for contention. \u201cThankful ako kasi yung finals ng PBA nandito sa Ynares Center. Malapit sa amin sa Teresa and tamang-tama, Sunday ngayon kaya parang date na din namin. Masaya akong nakitang enjoy ang <\/span><\/div>\n
asawa ko kasi first time din nyang nakanood ng PBA\u201d shared Estrada.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Rizalenyos and PBA fans from nearby provinces and even cities braved the traffic going to the venue. The PBA Game 1 tickets between Barangay Ginebra and TNT Tropang Giga were selling like hot cakes and PBA fans can be seen entering the Ynares Center even after the start of the game.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Incidentally, Game One was also for a cause as the PBA Board announced during a press conference in Taguig City that all Game 1 earnings will go to the calamity victims.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Board chair Ricky Vargas of Meralco said all Game 1 earnings will be coursed by the PBA through the Alagang Kapatid Foundation Inc., the corporate social responsibility organization of TV5 Network Inc.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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