MANILA — Barangay Ginebra San Miguel evened the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals series against the San Miguel Beermen at 2-2 after a commanding Game 4 victory on January 11, 2026, powered by Scottie Thompson’s triple-double performance.
Thompson delivered a masterful all-around game with 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, becoming the first player in the series to record a triple-double. His leadership, playmaking, and relentless energy were key in containing the Beermen and igniting Ginebra’s bench mob once again.
The Gin Kings won 108-92 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, dominating the second half and pulling away with a decisive run in the fourth quarter.
Game 4 Key Performers (Ginebra)
- Scottie Thompson: 15 pts, 12 reb, 10 ast, 3 stl
- RJ Abarrientos: 22 pts (bench spark plug again)
- Japeth Aguilar: 18 pts, 8 reb
- Christian Standhardinger: 16 pts, 7 reb
For San Miguel, June Mar Fajardo had another double-double (24 pts, 14 reb) but struggled with foul trouble and efficiency. The Beermen’s bench was outscored once more, continuing Ginebra’s depth advantage.
Series Status After Game 4
- Ginebra vs San Miguel: Tied 2-2
- Next Game (Game 5): Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (7:30 p.m.) at Smart Araneta Coliseum
The series now shifts to a best-of-3 format — whoever wins two more games advances to the Finals. Momentum clearly favors Ginebra after back-to-back wins, but San Miguel remains dangerous with Fajardo and their championship pedigree.
Here are some electrifying moments from Game 4 — Thompson’s triple-double highlights, Ginebra’s bench explosion, and the roaring Big Dome crowd!
The series is alive and intense — Game 5 will be must-watch!