San Miguel downs Phoenix, enters q’finals

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May 11, 2026
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The San Miguel Beermen will enter the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup playoffs with momentum.

This, after the Beermen seized a 116-104 win over the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters in their final elimination round game at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

It was San Miguel’s third win in a row, after beating the Meralco Bolts and the Terrafirma Dyip in their previous assignments.

After building a slim 85-82 lead at the end of the third period, the Beermen exploded for 31 points in the final frame to take control of the game.

Veteran guard Marcio Lassiter was at the forefront of the run, firing seven points while Jericho Cruz and Kris Rosales each had six during the pivotal period.

Cruz finished with 20 points, leading the way for San Miguel’s reserves, who combined for 54 markers.

Bennie Boatwright kept San Miguel afloat in the first half and finished with 34 points, seven rebounds and five assists.

The Beermen wrapped up the elimination round with a 7-5 win-loss record, while Phoenix dropped to 6-6. Both teams are already assured of a quarterfinal spot, though their match-ups are yet to be determined.

Johnathan Williams paced Phoenix with 26 points and 13 boards, while Kenneth Tuffin had 18 in the loss. (ABS-CBN News)

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