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Lassiter, Perez rain clutch threes, hand Magnolia 6th close loss of conference
San Miguel Beer narrowly defeated Magnolia Hotshots, 85-78, in a PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup clash at the Ynares Center in Antipolo, snapping a two-game losing streak.
Marcio Lassiter and CJ Perez were instrumental in the victory, with Lassiter sinking back-to-back three-pointers late in the game to give San Miguel a crucial lead.
Perez sealed the win for the Beermen with a dagger triple after Magnolia had narrowed the gap.
Perez led San Miguel offensively with 23 points, 10 assists, six rebounds, four steals, and a block.
Jabari Narcis contributed a double-double for San Miguel with 18 points, 23 rebounds, and two blocks.
Magnolia's Ricardo Ratliffe led his team with 24 points and 15 rebounds.
The win improved San Miguel's record to 4-4, while Magnolia fell to 3-6, putting them on the brink of elimination.
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