San Miguel is looking to follow up on its bounce-back win when it takes on TNT in Game 3 of the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup Finals.
San Miguel will look to seize control of the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup Finals as it takes on TNT in Game 3 of their best-of-seven series at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao Friday, July 18.
Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m.
With the series now tied at one game apiece, the Beermen are determined to build on their 98-92 win in Game 2, where Don Trollano emerged as hero.
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Trollano dropped 22 points, including 12 in the decisive fourth quarter, helping the Beermen fend off a late Tropang 5G rally.
“Very steady siya. From the start of the second quarter, makikita mo sa body language niya. Unlike sa practice na tatawa-tawa lang siya. Pero tonight, makikita mong seryoso siya. That’s a sign he wants to win," said SMB coach Leo Austria.
The Beermen got key contributions across the board.
June Mar Fajardo once again anchored the paint with 17 points, nine rebounds, three assists and a steal, while Mo Tautuaa added 16 points and four boards.
Jeron Teng also provided a much-needed spark off the bench, scoring all 10 of his points in the second quarter to help San Miguel build an early double-digit lead.
Despite a 23-point effort from Calvin Oftana and another solid showing from Jordan Heading (15 points, two rebounds, two assists, and a steal), TNT couldn’t keep pace in the clutch.
The Tropang 5G may also be facing a personnel setback, with veteran big man Poy Erram listed as doubtful after rolling his right ankle early in the third period of Game 2.
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With momentum on their side and a chance to pull ahead in the finals, the Beermen will aim to keep their foot on the gas—and their eyes on another All-Filipino crown.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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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.]