PBA Finals: Don Trollano, SMB look to seal back-to-back PH Cup titles in Game 6

San Miguel steps onto the Mall of Asia Arena floor Sunday night, Feb. 1, with success within reach.

Holding a 3–2 lead in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Finals, the Beermen are one win away from claiming back-to-back All-Filipino titles — and they arrive with momentum firmly on their side.

Game 6 unfurls at 7:30 p.m.

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Friday's Game 5 was a clear reminder of San Miguel’s championship DNA.

After falling behind by as many as 16 points in the opening period, the Beermen calmly flipped the script, clamping down on defense and imposing their physicality to pull away for a 96–82 victory.

Rodney Brondial anchored that turnaround, delivering a massive 17-point, 15-rebound performance spiked with two blocks that swung the game in San Miguel’s favor beginning in the second quarter.

June Mar Fajardo and Don Trollano provided steady support, with Fajardo posting 14 points and 11 rebounds despite briefly exiting in the third quarter due to a knee contusion.

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His return midway through the final frame, just as TNT threatened to rally, underscored his value beyond the stat sheet.

Trollano, meanwhile, filled up the box score with 14 points and seven rebounds as he made key hustle plays on both ends.

Off the bench, Kris Rosales proved to be a difference-maker.

Inserted when the starting unit struggled to find rhythm, Rosales delivered 12 points and four assists, injecting pace and confidence from the second period until the final buzzer.

Closer than ever to the title, San Miguel’s formula is clear: defend with force, trust their depth and lean on their experience in high-pressure moments.

(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)

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[Editor’s note: This article was written by a member of One Sports Digital with the help of AI and reviewed by editorial staff for accuracy.]