The San Miguel Beermen remain among the most consistent in the PBA Philippine Cup, and the league's winningest team target another championship after falling short in last year's Finals.
Another chapter in one of the PBA’s most iconic rivalries is set to unfold as the top-seeded San Miguel Beermen face the no. 4 Brgy. Ginebra San Miguel in the semifinals of the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup, with Game 1 tipping off on June 25 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
The Beermen, owners of a record 10 All-Filipino championships, are back in familiar territory as they chase a return to the Finals.
San Miguel’s legacy in the Philippine Cup is unparalleled, highlighted by the franchise’s historic five-peat run from 2015 to 2019.
Their last title in this conference came in Season 47 (2022), and after falling to Meralco in the Finals last year, they avenged that loss with a convincing win over the Bolts in this season’s quarterfinals.
Armed with an 8-3 record and the no. 1 seed, San Miguel leans on the dominant duo of June Mar Fajardo and CJ Perez, who finished first and second, respectively, in the Best Player of the Conference race after the eliminations.
Fajardo continues to be the league’s gold standard at the center position, while Perez’s two-way brilliance gives the Beermen added versatility.
Standing in their way is a battle-tested Ginebra side looking to reclaim Philippine Cup glory for the first time since the 2020 bubble season.
With pride, history, and a Finals berth at stake, expect fireworks when these two storied franchises collide.
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]