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PBA: San Miguel overcomes Phoenix behind JMF, Perez's heroics
San Miguel Beer (SMB) opened their PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup campaign with a close 111-107 victory over the Phoenix Fuel Masters at the Araneta Coliseum.
June Mar Fajardo, fresh off his eighth MVP award, led SMB with 37 points, 24 rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks.
New SMB reinforcement Jordan Adams impressed in his PBA debut, contributing 24 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and four steals.
CJ Perez added 21 points for SMB, including a clutch step-back four-pointer in the final minute that extended their lead to five.
Phoenix Fuel Masters, led by Ricci Rivero's 11 fourth-quarter points and Jason Perkins' efforts, mounted a late comeback but fell short.
Ricci Rivero missed a potential game-tying shot, and Tyler Tio's last-second heave also failed to find the mark, sealing the win for San Miguel.
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June Mar Fajardo delivered a dominant performance with 37 points and 24 rebounds, leading San Miguel Beer to a thrilling 111-107 victory over Phoenix in the PBA Governors' Cup.
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San Miguel Beer's June Mar Fajardo has been named the first PBA Press Corps Player of the Week for the ongoing Governors' Cup.
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Jordan Adams scored 50 points, along with 11 rebounds and four assists, to lead the San Miguel Beermen to a 128-108 victory over the Blackwater Bossing in the PBA Governors' Cup.
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