January 10, 2026

PBA: Don Trollano erupts for 33 points as San Miguel posts 2-1 lead over Ginebra in semis

PBA: Don Trollano erupts for 33 points as San Miguel posts 2-1 lead over Ginebra in semis
Don Trollano of the San Miguel Beermen | Photo: RM Chua/One Sports

Don Trollano set the tone early as San Miguel disposed of Ginebra, 91-85, in Game 3 to gain the lead in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup semifinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao Friday, Jan. 9.

Trollano scored 11 in the first half to help the Beermen lead by as many as 13 points, 40-27.

 

The former Adamson sustained his showing in the second half, finishing with 33 big points as SMB held the advantage for the first time in the best-of-seven series.

[ALSO READ: PBA: Chris Banchero leads Meralco's charge in semis Game 3 breakthrough over TNT]

The Beermen now shift their focus on Game 4 set Sunday, Jan. 11, at the same venue.

Tipoff is at 5:15 p.m.

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.

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