San Miguel Beermen clinch twice-to-beat advantage after 135-115 win over Terrafirma Dyip

The San Miguel Beermen secured a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup quarterfinals after defeating the Terrafirma Dyip 135-115.

CJ Perez led the Beermen with a game-best 26 points, including 17 in the third quarter, while June Mar Fajardo contributed a triple-double with 10 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists.

This victory marks San Miguel's eighth consecutive win, improving their record to 8-2 and securing them a playoff bonus.

Coach Leo Austria expressed satisfaction with the team achieving their goal of securing a top-four finish, emphasizing the need to work harder as the playoffs approach.

The Terrafirma Dyip initially shell-shocked San Miguel, leading by as much as 11 points in the first quarter, but the Beermen's improved defense and offense in the third quarter secured the win.