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Scottie Thompson Named Finals MVP of the 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup

June 17, 2026

After capturing the 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship, Scottie Thompson of the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings was named as the Finals MVP of the 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup.

Scottie Thompson put together a gritty, award-winning performance to claim the Ramon Fernandez Finals MVP honors during the 7-game series.

Here are his statistical averages for the entire series, alongside his standout stat lines from individual games:

2026 Finals Series Averages;

  • Points: 10.0 PPG
  • Rebounds: 6.9 RPG
  • Assists: 5.4 APG
  • Steals: 1.3 SPG

In Game 7, Scottie Thompson was battling through a hamstring injury and an early cut near his left eye, Thompson flirted with a triple-double to carry the Gin Kings to an 88-76 win, scoring 19 points (7-of-11 shooting), 11 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals, and 0 turnovers.

Barangay Ginebra are the 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Champions

June 17, 2026

Barangay Ginebra reclaimed its throne at the mountain top, defeating the TNT Tropang 5G, 88-76, in a do-or-die Game 7 on June 17, 2026. Playing before a roaring crowd of over 24,000 at the Mall of Asia Arena, the Gin Kings captured the Season 50 PBA Commissioner’s Cup title—their 16th franchise championship.

Resident import Justin Brownlee spearheaded the assault, dropping 30 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. Scottie Thompson flirted with a triple-double, turning in 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists. Under Tim Cone’s steady guidance, Ginebra’s signature resilience shut down TNT to spark a massive “Never Say Die” celebration.

Game highlights;

The scores:

Ginebra 88 — Brownlee 30, Thompson 19, Abarrientos 13, Rosario 13, J. Aguilar 7, Pinto 6, Gray 0, Holt 0, Cu 0.
TNT 76 — McCullough 28, Heading 21, Pogoy 15, Oftana 5, Aurin 4, Nambatac 3, Galinato 0, Khobuntin 0, Williams 0.

Quarters: 18-16, 40-47, 68-63, 88-76

Source: PBA