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SMB ties series, TNT inches closer to the Philippine Cup Finals
San Miguel Beermen dominated Game 4 of their PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup best-of-seven semifinals series against Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 107-82, on Wednesday, June 2, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
CJ Perez led the charge for the Beermen, who unleashed a 17-0 run in the deciding period to secure the win and tie the series at 2-2. Perez finished with 19 points, five rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and a block in nearly 35 minutes of action.
He was followed by Juami Tiongson with 14 points and June Mar Fajardo, who added 12 markers, a game-high 19 boards, three assists, two steals, and a block to help San Miguel take the crucial victory.
Three other Beermen scored in double digits, with Jericho Cruz and Rodney Brondial contributing 12 points apiece, while Don Trollano added 11.
A crucial battle awaits on Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, where both teams aim to take a pivotal 3-2 series lead and move closer to the Finals.
Photo Courtesy: PBA
In the other semifinal series, the TNT Tropang 5G moved a step closer to the championship round, taking a commanding 3-1 lead after defeating the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 108-92, on the same night.
Jordan Heading delivered his best performance in a Tropang 5G uniform, tallying 23 points, five rebounds, six assists, one steal, and a block, along with an impressive +19 efficiency while on the floor.
He was backed by Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser, who recorded another double-double with 22 markers and 11 boards, plus a rejection.
Calvin Oftana and Glenn Khobuntin chipped in 16 points each to help TNT gain a strong advantage and move closer to their dream of capturing the franchise’s first-ever grand slam.
They will now have the chance to book a Finals berth on Friday, July 4, at 5:00 PM at the Big Dome.
First Game Scores:
SAN MIGUEL 107 – Perez 19, Tiongson 14, Fajardo 12, Cruz 12, Brondial 12, Trollano 11, Teng 9, Lassiter 6, Ross 5, Rosales 3, Tautuaa 2, Calma 2, Cahilig 0.
GIENBRA 82 – Rosario 14, Malonzo 12, Thompson 11, J. Aguilar 10, Abarrientos 9, Ahanmisi 7, Holt 5, Pinto 4, Tenorio 4, R. Aguilar 4, Gray 2, Cu 0, David 0.
Quarter Scores: 24-26; 50-51; 80-63; 107-82.
Second Game Scores:
TNT 108 – Heading 23, Ganuelas-Rosser 22, Oftana 16, Khobuntin 16, Erram 16, Galinato 8, Erram 8, Aurin 7, Vosotros 6, Heruela 2, Williams 0, Nieto 0, Varilla 0, Enciso 0.
RAIN OR SHINE 92 – Norwood 18, Caracut 16, Tiongson 15, Nocum 12, Santillan 9, Datu 7, Mamuyac 7, Clarito 4, Asistio 2, Malonzo 2.
Quarter Scores: 22-28; 41-47; 80-69; 108-92.
