GIN KINGS, BOLTS ON EVEN GROUND

In a situation like this where another misstep would lead to a 1-3 hole, it's time for Barangay Ginebra to unravel "Playoff L.A."

- OLMIN LEYBA

With veteran LA Tenorio making his imprint in a rare start, the Gin Kings jolted Meralco early en route to a runaway 90-71 equalizer in Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series yesterday at the MOA Arena.

By striking back after conceding the last two matches, 91-103 and 80-87, coach Tim Cone and his never-say-die crew dragged the Bolts to a virtual best-of-three in this hard-fought dispute for a finals seat.

The old rivals break their 2-2 deadlock and race to get on the hill first tomorrow.