San Miguel set the tone early before surviving Ginebra’s late resistance in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup in Dubai Monday, Oct. 27 (PH time)
San Miguel looked like it’s beginning to regain its deadly form after holding off Ginebra, 83-81, in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai Monday, Oct. 27 (PH time).
The Beermen led by as many as 14 points in the first half then did just enough to pick up back-to-back wins for a 2-2 record.
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Ginebra, meanwhile, dropped to 1-3.
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San Miguel vs. Ginebra Scores:
San Miguel 83 – Fajardo 17, Tiongson 10, Perez 10, Calma 10, Rosales 8, Trollano 7, Teng 6, Lassiter 5, Tautuaa 4, Ross 3, Cahilig 3, Brondial 0
Ginebra 81 – Aguilar 20, Abarrientos 17, Thompson 15, Holt 9, Torres 6, Rosario 6, David 5, Pinto 2, Estil 1, Gray 0
Quarterscores: 24-16, 40-30, 61-53, 83-81
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Like most sportswriters, Jan Ballesteros once dreamed of becoming a professional hooper. But he learned the hard way that it’s not for everyone.
He continues to be involved in the sport he loves, but this time as a member of the PBA Press Corps. Aside from primarily covering the PBA, he is also assigned to cover Gilas Pilipinas.