BARANGAY Ginebra is closing in on obtaining a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA 49th Season Philippine Cup, based on scenarios heading into the final day of eliminations on Sunday.
However, there is still a slight chance that the Gin Kings could lose out on a twice-to-beat advantage - if it isn’t careful in their tiff against Rain or Shine.
A win by Ginebra against Rain or Shine will secure a twice-to-beat advantage for the two-time Season 49 runner-up.
Conversely then, will the Gin Kings miss lose the playoff incentive if they get beat by the Elasto Painters? Not right away.
A loss by Ginebra will send them to a tie with Rain or Shine and Converge at fourth-place in the standings with a 7-4 record - and this is assuming that San Miguel wins over NorthPort in the first game on Sunday.
Breaking the tie is where the final score of the game between the Gin Kings and Elasto Painters will come into play.
At the moment, Ginebra is in the driver’s seat in terms of point differential to be used to break ties, as it is currently at +19 after its 85-66 win over Converge last May 10.
The FiberXers are next with -9 following its 107-97 win over Rain or Shine last April 30, with RoS bringing up the rear with -10.
Based on computations, the Gin Kings are safely through to the top four even with a loss - as long as the margin of defeat is 14 points or lower.
