There's no stopping June Mar Fajardo and San Miguel at this point in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup. The Beermen will wrap up their elimination round campaign against Meralco.
San Miguel blazed to an eighth straight win while giving Terrafirma an unceremonious exit, 135-115, in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Wednesday, Dec. 17.
The Beermen followed after Rain or Shine, climbing to 8-2 for a share of the top spot for a twice-to-beat edge in the quarterfinals.
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June Mar Fajardo churned out 10 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for a triple-double night in less than 29 minutes on the floor.
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While SMB is on a roll, the Dyip concluded their conference on a nine-game slide for a 1-10 tally.
San Miguel seeks to sustain its hot form against its last foe in the elims, Meralco, at the same venue Friday, Dec. 21.
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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.