San Miguel beats Phoenix 111-107 in PBA Season 49 debut
San Miguel secured a tight 111-107 victory over Phoenix in their debut game of the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
June Mar Fajardo, who recently won his eighth MVP award, scored 37 points and grabbed 24 rebounds to lead San Miguel.
CJ Perez made a crucial four-point shot in the final minute of the game that extended San Miguel's lead to five points.
Phoenix had a chance to take the lead but Ricci Rivero missed a potential game-winning shot from beyond the arc, while Tyler Tio failed to convert another attempt as time expired.
San Miguel's import Jordan Adams added 24 points, nine rebounds, and four assists, while Jason Perkins led Phoenix with 18 points.
The win puts San Miguel at 1-0 in Group B, while Phoenix falls to 0-1 to start their campaign.
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