June Mar Fajardo and San Miguel test the mettle of pre-season favorites Converge FiberXers in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
June Mar Fajardo and the San Miguel Beermen aim to build on their thrilling overseas win as they battle the Converge FiberXers in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup on Sunday, Nov. 2.
Tip off is at 5:15 p.m. at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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The Beermen (2-2) are coming off an 83-81 nail-biter over Ginebra in Dubai, a victory that steadied their campaign after a shaky start to the season.
Fajardo once again led by example, posting 17 points, 16 rebounds, five assists, and four blocks in a vintage MVP performance.
Kris Rosales also delivered clutch plays, scoring five of the Beermen’s last eight points to fend off a late Gin Kings rally.
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However, San Miguel will need to dig deep this time as Don Trollano and Jericho Cruz are expected to miss the game.
That leaves head coach Leo Austria counting on the likes of Cjay Perez, Marcio Lassiter, Juami Tiongson, and Rosales to provide scoring balance alongside Fajardo’s inside presence.
The Beermen will look to improve their record and inch closer to the leaders, but face a tough test in a Converge team (3-1) riding high off back-to-back wins.
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(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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