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Scottie Thompson Makes History With Monster Triple-Double As Ginebra Levels Semis
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History was made in the PBA semifinals—and no one was surprised it was Scottie Thompson at the center of it.
For the first time in more than three decades, a local player dropped over 30 points in a triple-double game, and Thompson did it in style. The Barangay Ginebra do-it-all guard exploded for a career-high 35 points, along with 11 rebounds and 11 assists, to power the Gin Kings to a commanding 105-91 win over defending champion San Miguel Beer and tie their PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup semifinal series at 2-2.
According to PBA stats chief Fidel Mangonon III, Thompson’s performance marked the first 30-point triple-double by a local player in 33 years. The last time it happened was back in 1993, when Alaska rookie Johnny Abarrientos—now a Ginebra assistant coach—posted 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 14 assists in the All-Filipino Conference.
Even more impressive, it was the first 30-point triple-double in a winning effort since Ronnie Magsanoc’s 32-13-18 masterpiece that led Shell to a blowout win over Pepsi in 1990.
Thompson’s huge night was the highlight of a strong stretch of games, earning him a unanimous nod as the PBA Press Corps’ Player of the Week for the period January 4 to 11. During that span, the Gilas Pilipinas mainstay averaged 20.8 points on an efficient 56 percent shooting, along with 7.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists.
He edged out strong competition for the weekly honor, including San Miguel’s Don Trollano and TNT standouts Calvin Oftana and Poy Erram, who all played key roles for their teams in the opening week of 2026.
Despite the historic performance, Thompson stayed true to form—humble and team-first.
“I think we fought hard, we battled every quarter. Luckily, it was just a good night for me,” Thompson said. “Yung rhythm namin as a team is important, especially on the defensive end. That’s the main key. Overall, we got the W.”
Coach Tim Cone couldn’t help but marvel at what he witnessed.
“It was a legendary performance. I think we’re going to remember this one for a long time,” Cone said. “Scottie is the most humble guy you’d meet—maybe outside of June Mar. He was more aggressive, he was looking for things, and the more he became a threat, the more he opened lanes and made plays for his teammates.”
For the first time in more than three decades, a local player dropped over 30 points in a triple-double game, and Thompson did it in style. The Barangay Ginebra do-it-all guard exploded for a career-high 35 points, along with 11 rebounds and 11 assists, to power the Gin Kings to a commanding 105-91 win over defending champion San Miguel Beer and tie their PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup semifinal series at 2-2.
According to PBA stats chief Fidel Mangonon III, Thompson’s performance marked the first 30-point triple-double by a local player in 33 years. The last time it happened was back in 1993, when Alaska rookie Johnny Abarrientos—now a Ginebra assistant coach—posted 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 14 assists in the All-Filipino Conference.
Even more impressive, it was the first 30-point triple-double in a winning effort since Ronnie Magsanoc’s 32-13-18 masterpiece that led Shell to a blowout win over Pepsi in 1990.
Thompson’s huge night was the highlight of a strong stretch of games, earning him a unanimous nod as the PBA Press Corps’ Player of the Week for the period January 4 to 11. During that span, the Gilas Pilipinas mainstay averaged 20.8 points on an efficient 56 percent shooting, along with 7.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists.
He edged out strong competition for the weekly honor, including San Miguel’s Don Trollano and TNT standouts Calvin Oftana and Poy Erram, who all played key roles for their teams in the opening week of 2026.
Despite the historic performance, Thompson stayed true to form—humble and team-first.
“I think we fought hard, we battled every quarter. Luckily, it was just a good night for me,” Thompson said. “Yung rhythm namin as a team is important, especially on the defensive end. That’s the main key. Overall, we got the W.”
Coach Tim Cone couldn’t help but marvel at what he witnessed.
“It was a legendary performance. I think we’re going to remember this one for a long time,” Cone said. “Scottie is the most humble guy you’d meet—maybe outside of June Mar. He was more aggressive, he was looking for things, and the more he became a threat, the more he opened lanes and made plays for his teammates.”
Jan 13, 2026
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