San Miguel Beer advances to PBA Philippine Cup semis, beats NLEX 101-94

Top-seeded San Miguel Beer defeated NLEX 101-94 to advance to the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals, extending their winning streak to 10 games.

NLEX led at halftime with a score of 53-47, but San Miguel Beer staged a comeback in the third quarter, scoring 32 points to take a 77-72 advantage.

Don Trollano ignited the team's 32-19 third quarter showing with 15 points in that period alone.

Crucial free throws by June Mar Fajardo and Don Trollano secured the victory for San Miguel Beer.

June Mar Fajardo led San Miguel Beer with 26 points and 23 rebounds, alongside six assists.

Coach Leo Austria cited the team's experience in winning close games, especially in the second half.

Despite trailing by as much as 13 points in the third quarter, NLEX, led by Robert Bolick, managed to close the gap to three points, 97-93, in a last-ditch effort.