Ginebra, Meralco 15U teams triumph

MANILA, Philippines — Ginebra and Meralco cruised to blowout victories to open the 2024 Batang PBA-Centrum Kids 15-under tournament on Thursday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.

The Batang Gin Kings drubbed their Rain or Shine counterparts, 59-43, while the Batang Bolts zapped their NorthPort foes, 67-44, in Group B.

Yonjerro James Patrick Lumanta and John Deang combined for 23 points to show the way for Ginebra en route to the 16-point win.

The Batang Gin Kings got off to a slow start but picked up their rhythm in the second quarter.