San Miguel clinched the highest spot of the PBA Philippine Cup after notching its ninth win because it defeated NLEX, 120-103, on Sunday on the Philsports Arena in Pasig.
After the Road Warriors’ 5-2 lead early within the sport, the Beermen took over and ultimately ended the primary half of their favor, 50-41.
The Beermen pulled away within the third interval because it unloaded 33 factors to take an 83-71 benefit on the finish of the stated body. San Miguel ultimately sealed the deal as back-to-back baskets from Jericho Cruz and a triple by CJ Perez late gave the Beermen a 19-point lead lower than a minute earlier than the ultimate buzzer.
Perez posted 30 factors, 9 rebounds, and two assists, whereas June Mar Fajardo registered 21 boards and 20 factors.
Enoch Valdez took cost with 18 factors and eight rebounds, whereas Jhan Nermal had 16 factors and 5 boards as NLEX missed the companies of Robert Bolick as his spouse gave start to their new son.
The Beermen nonetheless have Blackwater and Meralco of their remaining assignments, whereas NLEX will nonetheless face Rain or Shine and Barangay Ginebra because the playoff race continues.
Scores:
San Miguel 120 – Perez 30, Fajardo 20, Romeo 15, Cruz 15, Lassiter 14, Trollano 14, Enciso 6, Brondial 4, Teng 2, Tautuaa 0, Ross 0.
NLEX 103 – 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.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
