June Mar Fajardo-led San Miguel is on a roll after a flat start. But it will face a stern test against Magnolia in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
June Mar Fajardo and San Miguel are out to sustain their winning momentum as they take on second-running Magnolia in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Montalban Friday, Nov. 7.
Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. following the 5:30 p.m. curtain raiser between TNT (co-second at 4-1) and Terrafirma (joint tenth at 1-4).
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The Beermen, co-fifth with Converge at 3–2, are boasting of their third straight win after a sluggish start to the season.
Fajardo once again dominated in SMB's latest win against the FiberXers with his dominant double-double performance of 24 points and 16 rebounds, alongside four assists and two blocks.
But it was Juami Tiongson who proved to be the difference-maker, erupting for all of his 14 points in the fourth quarter to lift the Beermen past their foe.
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Veteran forward Don Trollano remains a game-time decision as he continues to nurse a back issue, leaving coach Leo Austria with some lineup adjustments to consider.
The Hotshots, holding a 4-1 card behind back-to-back victories, will test the reigning titlist's renewed rhythm in what could be a preview of a potential playoff matchup.
A win for the Beermen would push them closer to the upper tier of the standings — and send a strong statement that they are once again in championship form.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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