The San Miguel Beermen spoiled the comeback hopes of the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings in Dubai for an 83-81 win in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Coca-Cola Arena early yesterday morning (Philippine time).

June Mar Fajardo steered San Miguel to its second win in four games, with the nine-time MVP posting 17 points, 16 rebounds, five assists, and four blocks, while Kris Rosales stepped up in crunch time with two crucial three-pointers to complete his seven markers.

As San Miguel was protecting an 83-81 lead in the last 3.7 seconds, Ginebra stole the ball from the inbounds play, but Scottie Thompson missed his long-range shot that could have won them the game.

Japeth Aguilar led Ginebra with 20 points, 12 rebounds and three assists, Abarrientos caught fire with 17 markers, seven boards, and four dimes, while Thompson flirted with a triple-double to the tune of 15 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists.

Unfortunately for Ginebra, these went for naught as the crowd darlings absorbed their third loss in four games so far. (ABS-CBN News)