Crowd favorite Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings out-shot their opponent, newcomer Global Port Batang Pier, with a double-digit win 110-90, in the opening match of the 38th season of the PBA at Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday (Septembe 30).
Batang Pier took a 2-point lead in the first quarter of the game, but was smashed by the Kings in the succeeding three quarters. Quarter scores, in favor of the Kings, are 24-26 (Q1), 31-25 (Q2), 29-19 (Q3) and 26-20 (Q4).
Key players include game top-scorer Mark Caguioa and star-transferee LA Tenorio who made 9 rebounds and 10 assists in his debut play.
