MANILA, Philippines: Barangay Ginebra broke away from a tight contest by dominating the last three quarters as the Gin Kings clobbered the Meralco Bolts, 110-96 to galvanize their playoff bid in the 2023-24 PBA Commissioner's Cup on Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Season 47 Most Valuable Player Scottie Thompson returned from a three-game absence due to back and ankle injury, churning out all-around numbers of 21 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, while Maverick Ahanmisi led the Gin Kings with 25, lacing his game with three triples in a hot shooting night.