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PBA: San Miguel dethrones Meralco to book semifinals ticket
The San Miguel Beermen have advanced to the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals after defeating the Meralco Bolts, 108-97.
This quarterfinal victory avenged their loss to Meralco in the previous season's Philippine Cup Finals.
Don Trollano scored 19 points off the bench and Rodney Brondial added 13 points and 12 rebounds, playing instrumental roles in the win.
June Mar Fajardo also contributed significantly with 23 points and 15 rebounds.
San Miguel will face either Barangay Ginebra or Converge in the best-of-seven semifinals, which starts Wednesday.
This marks San Miguel's 10th semifinal appearance in the last 11 Philippine Cups.
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The San Miguel Beermen defeated the Meralco Bolts, 108-97, in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals to become the first team to reach the semifinals.
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