San Miguel advances to PBA Finals, faces TNT
San Miguel Basketball Club secured their spot in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals with a 100-93 victory over Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in Game 7 of the semifinals on Wednesday, July 9 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Chris Ross, who missed Game 6, was instrumental in the comeback with 19 points, seven assists, and four steals in the fourth quarter, emphasizing his focus on competition rather than friendship ahead of the Finals.
June Mar Fajardo led the Beermen with a double-double of 21 points and 19 rebounds despite battling through a calf injury throughout the series.
San Miguel will face TNT Tropang 5G for the championship starting Sunday, July 13 at 7:30 PM, aiming to win their seventh all-Filipino title since 2015 and potentially deny TNT's bid for a Grand Slam.
Chris Ross highlighted his determination to leave personal relationships aside as he prepares for the upcoming Finals against former teammate Simon Enciso of TNT Tropang 5G.
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