(From PBA)
Mighty San Miguel Beer is a game away from gaining a shot at back-to-back PBA Fiesta Conference championships.
The Beermen, the reigning champs with fresher legs, wore down the B-MEG Derby Ace Llamados, 83-75, to move in the doorstep of the finals Wednesday at the Cuneta Astrodome.
Cashing in heavily on their domination off the boards, the Beermen opened a 14-point spread, 75-61, midway through the final period and went on to get the pivotal 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven semifinal series.
The Beermen take the first of their three cracks at securing a final seat Friday at the Araneta Coliseum.
SMB coach Siot Tanquingcen said they would not take anything for granted, believing Derby Ace is capable of overcoming tough adversity.
Derby Ace coach Ryan Gregorio, meanwhile, vowed they wouldn’t stop fighting until the fighting is over.
For the record, the SMC-Purefoods Hormel franchise has successfully climbed out of two 0-2 and one 1-3 holes in best-of-seven series.
Gregorio, however, admitted they’re facing so enormous a task this time.
Game Four showed indications fatigue is taking its toll on Derby Ace.
“Yes, we can see Derby Ace is exhausted. Still, it wasn’t easy for us getting the win,” said Tanquingcen.
“We're manhandled in rebounding. It’s a familiar refrain, we’ll have a hard time against this team if we don’t get the rebounds,” said Gregorio.
The Beermen dominated the boards and scored heavily on second shots as they torched the Llamados in the final canto.
Gabe Freeman and Jay Washington both came through with double-double numbers and the whole SMB team snared 61 rebounds to Derby Aces’ 45.
The Llamados actually rallied to within four, 71-75, only to fade away again as they yielded crucial offensive rebounds.
Freeman had a monster performance, snaring 24 rebounds and putting in 22 points.
Tony Washam himself showed signs of slowing down, getting only 12 points and eight rebounds. (SB)
The scores:
San Miguel 83 - Freeman 22, Santos 12, Hontiveros 12, Washington 11, Yeo 7, Cabagnot 7, Ildefonso 7, Racela 3, Villanueva 2, Pena 0.
B-Meg Derby Ace 75 - Yap J. 18, Yap R. 15, Washam 12, Pingris 8, Maierhofer 6, Simon 6, Reavis 4, Canaleta 3, Artadi 2, Allado 1.
Quarters: 18-17, 36-34, 58-54, 83-75
Mighty San Miguel Beer is a game away from gaining a shot at back-to-back PBA Fiesta Conference championships.
The Beermen, the reigning champs with fresher legs, wore down the B-MEG Derby Ace Llamados, 83-75, to move in the doorstep of the finals Wednesday at the Cuneta Astrodome.
Cashing in heavily on their domination off the boards, the Beermen opened a 14-point spread, 75-61, midway through the final period and went on to get the pivotal 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven semifinal series.
The Beermen take the first of their three cracks at securing a final seat Friday at the Araneta Coliseum.
SMB coach Siot Tanquingcen said they would not take anything for granted, believing Derby Ace is capable of overcoming tough adversity.
Derby Ace coach Ryan Gregorio, meanwhile, vowed they wouldn’t stop fighting until the fighting is over.
For the record, the SMC-Purefoods Hormel franchise has successfully climbed out of two 0-2 and one 1-3 holes in best-of-seven series.
Gregorio, however, admitted they’re facing so enormous a task this time.
Game Four showed indications fatigue is taking its toll on Derby Ace.
“Yes, we can see Derby Ace is exhausted. Still, it wasn’t easy for us getting the win,” said Tanquingcen.
“We're manhandled in rebounding. It’s a familiar refrain, we’ll have a hard time against this team if we don’t get the rebounds,” said Gregorio.
The Beermen dominated the boards and scored heavily on second shots as they torched the Llamados in the final canto.
Gabe Freeman and Jay Washington both came through with double-double numbers and the whole SMB team snared 61 rebounds to Derby Aces’ 45.
The Llamados actually rallied to within four, 71-75, only to fade away again as they yielded crucial offensive rebounds.
Freeman had a monster performance, snaring 24 rebounds and putting in 22 points.
Tony Washam himself showed signs of slowing down, getting only 12 points and eight rebounds. (SB)
The scores:
San Miguel 83 - Freeman 22, Santos 12, Hontiveros 12, Washington 11, Yeo 7, Cabagnot 7, Ildefonso 7, Racela 3, Villanueva 2, Pena 0.
B-Meg Derby Ace 75 - Yap J. 18, Yap R. 15, Washam 12, Pingris 8, Maierhofer 6, Simon 6, Reavis 4, Canaleta 3, Artadi 2, Allado 1.
Quarters: 18-17, 36-34, 58-54, 83-75
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