MANILA, Philippines – San Miguel Beermen past TNT and even the series with 97-86 victory to snap 2 losing streak against TNT Katropa of their semifinal series at the Mall of Asia Arena on February 14, 2017.
Chris Ross leads the Beermen with 31pts and 5 rebounds plus 5 assists.
June Mar Fajardo finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds with 4 blocks, Marcio Lassiter also had a double-double with 12pts and 10 assists.
Chriss Ross explodes with 31pts… Photo credit PBA images
Both teams had the slow start in the opening period since game 1 with no team had 20pts, TNT Katropa only had 19-18 lead to end the period.
After a series of 4 deadlock and 5 lead changes, San Miguel Beermen have taken control the game since 23 all in the second quarter, Beermen who had their first run behind 2 consecutive triples of Gabby Espinas to separate with 34-27 that ended with a dozen leads 44-32 going into the break.
Chriss Ross caught on fire in the third period who open with 2 consecutive triples for the Beermen to extend the lead to 50-32. Ross continues his brilliant offense as he poured his 18pts in the period that pushed the Beermen with the biggest lead of the night with 22pts.
TNT Katropa slowly trim into a single digit lead with 80-71 but had not enough gas till the end over the loaded Beermen.
Larry Fonacier lead the TNT with 15pts off the bench while Roger Pogoy who had exploded the other night with 6 triples only finished with 9pts. Veteran Ranidel De Ocampo also held with 4pts compare to 24pts the other night.
Game Summary
Total Lead Changes: 5
Total Deadlock: 4
Biggest Lead: 22pts (Beermen)
Biggest Lead: 5pts (TNT)
Quarter Scoring
First Quarter: San Miguel Beer(18-19)
Second Quarter: (26-13)
Third Quarter: (32-26)
Fourth Quarter: (21-28) TNT Katropa
Total: 97-86
Scores
SMB (97) – Ross 31, Fajardo 15, Lassiter 12, Cabagnot 12, Espinas 10, Garcia 8, Santos 7, Tubid 2, Y. De Ocampo 0, Reyes 0, Heruela 0.
TNT (86) – Fonacier 15, Castro 13, Tautuaa 12, Williams 10, Pogoy 9, Rosario 5, Ganuelas-Rosser 4, R. De Ocampo 4, Rosales 4, Carey 4, Reyes 4, Seigle 2, Sumalinog 0.
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