PBA: San Miguel snaps Magnolia’s four-game streak, goes 8-0

The San Miguel Beermen took down the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots, 98-91, to stay undefeated in eight video games within the PBA Philippine Cup on the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The Beermen led by as a lot as 20 factors within the second interval, 34-14, earlier than the primary half ended at 51-40 in San Miguel’s favor.

Magnolia tried to inch nearer within the second half because the Hotshots had been three factors quick, 92-89, with 1:25 remaining within the fourth interval. However, back-to-back triples from Chris Ross and CJ Perez sealed the victory for the Beermen.

CJ Perez had 25 factors, 5 assists, and two rebounds, whereas Chris Ross added 15 factors for San Miguel which is now at 8-0. 

Aris Dionisio registered 22 factors and 10 rebounds, whereas Paul Lee had 23 factors as Magnolia noticed its four-game streak snapped and slipped to 5-3.

Scores:

San Miguel 98 – Perez 25, Ross 15, Lassiter 12, Tautuaa 10, Fajardo 9, Brondial 9, Cruz 9, Romeo 6, Trollano 3, Manuel 0.

Magnolia 91– Lee 23, Dionisio 22, Sangalang 17, Mendoza 8, Barroca 9, Laput 6, Tratter 5,Dela Rosa 1, Escoto 0, Balanza 0, Eriobu 0, Abueva 0.

Quarters: 24-11, 51-40, 70-64, 98-91.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News