San Miguel Beer takes 3-1 lead in PBA Finals

Updated Sun, July 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM Published Fri, July 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM

San Miguel Beer defeated TNT, 105-91, in Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Jericho Cruz exploded for 23 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, to thwart TNT's comeback attempt and ignite a crucial run where the Beermen outscored the Tropang 5G.

CJ Perez contributed 16 points, while newly-crowned Best Player of the Conference, June Mar Fajardo, added 15 points and 12 rebounds.

Fajardo had previously led San Miguel in Game 3 with 33 points and 11 rebounds, helping them win 108-88 and take a 2-1 lead.

San Miguel is now one win away from clinching the PBA Philippine Cup trophy and will go for the crown on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The Beermen forced the Tropang 5G to commit 18 turnovers, which resulted in 22 points, and endangered TNT's hopes of a historic Grand Slam.

TNT dropped three in a row after taking the controversial Game 1 when Mo Tautuaa's dunk was nullified because of a basket interference.

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