San Miguel Beermen Clinch Top Seed in PBA Philippine Cup
The San Miguel Beermen continue their dominant run in the PBA Philippine Cup, securing the top seed after a convincing 120-103 victory over NLEX. Led by the dynamic duo of June Mar Fajardo and CJ Perez, the Beermen extended their winning streak to nine games.
Key Players Shine
June Mar Fajardo and CJ Perez showcased their skills, combining for 50 points in the game. Fajardo’s impressive 20-point, 21-rebound performance highlighted his dominance on the court. Perez, on the other hand, continued his scoring streak with 30 points, marking his fifth consecutive game with at least 25 points.
Team Effort
Aside from Fajardo and Perez, other San Miguel players stepped up to contribute to the team’s success. Terrence Romeo and Jericho Cruz provided 15 points each off the bench, while Don Trollano and Marcio Lassiter added 14 points apiece. Rookie Enoch Valdez led the way for NLEX with 18 points and 8 rebounds.
Looking Ahead
With the top seed secured, San Miguel sets its sights on maintaining their momentum and staying on top of their game. Coach Jorge Gallent emphasizes taking it one game at a time, with the team focused on their next challenge.
Despite NLEX missing star guard Robert Bolick, rookies Jhan Nermal and Matt Nieto stepped up to contribute to their team’s effort. However, it was not enough to overcome the Beermen’s strong performance.
Game Summary
- San Miguel: Perez 30, Fajardo 20, Romeo 15, Cruz 15, Lassiter 14, Trollano 14, Enciso 6, Brondial 4, Teng 2, Tautuaa 0, Ross 0.
- NLEX: Valdez 18, Nermal 16, Nieto 14, Anthony 12, Herndon 11, Rodger 8, Miranda 7, Semerad 7, Fajardo 4, Amer 2, Taha 2.
Quarters: 25-15, 50-41, 83-71, 120-103.