Ginebra outlasts SMB, claims solo lead

Barangay Ginebra dealt San Miguel Beer its first loss after essaying a gritty 75-72 escape Friday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena.,The Gin Kings claimed the solo spot with a 4-1 card.,Christian Standhardinger posted a double-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds on top of five assists and four steals for Ginebra.,Japeth Aguilar had 15 markers and 14 boards while Scottie Thompson delivered an all-around game of 15 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Gin Kings. LA Tenorio finished with 11 points.,Simon Enciso, meanwhile, led the undermanned Beermen with 18 points, while CJ Perez posted 17 points and eight rebounds for San Miguel, which fell to a 3-1 slate., ,The Scores:,GINEBRA (75) – Standhardinger 20, J.Aguilar 15, Thompson 15, Tenorio 11, Tolentino 9, Caperal 3, Mariano 2, David 0, Pinto 0, Chan 0, Salado 0,SAN MIGUEL (72) – Enciso 18, Perez 17, Cruz 12, Lassiter 10, Fajardo 6, Tautuaa 5, Brondial 2, Herndon 2, Pessumal 0,QUARTERS: 19-16, 33-33, 58-50, 75-72,