Meralco Bolts’ Jordon Varnado throughout a recreation vs Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings within the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup. –PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines–Jordon Varnado knocked down large photographs in his debut as Meralco took down Barangay Ginebra, 97-88, to remain within the hunt for a quarterfinals berth within the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup on Friday at Good Araneta Coliseum.
Varnado scored 12 of his 31 factors within the remaining three minutes because the Bolts staved off the Gin Kings’ pesky comeback makes an attempt to safe a much-needed victory that snapped a four-game skid.
Meralco improved to 3-5 behind Varnado, who was reactivated after enjoying the final six video games with Antonio Hester.
He additionally had six rebounds, 4 assists, three steals and two blocks whereas staying within the recreation after shaking off what initially appeared like a twisted ankle throughout a fastbreak scenario.
It was a powerful displaying by Varnado after sitting out Meralco’s opening project towards Phoenix final month, prompting the workforce to faucet Hester.
Chris Newsome posted 18 factors, eight rebounds, 5 assists and two steals whilst Cliff Hodge added 13 factors and 7 rebounds to place Meralco out of the cellar in Group B, leaping to fifth out of six groups within the standings.
Ginebra dropped to the underside of the group at 2-4 regardless of 34 factors and 10 rebounds from import Riley Grigsby and 21 factors from RJ Abarrientos.
Scottie Thompson made his convention debut for Ginebra after recovering from a hamstring damage and completed with 4 factors, six rebounds and 5 assists in 36 minutes.
