LIVE UPDATES: San Miguel vs Magnolia PBA Finals Game 1
2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals Game 1 schedule
Mall of Asia Arena
7:30 p.m. Magnolia Hotshots vs San Miguel Beermen
Video: San Miguel’s CJ Perez and coach Jorge Gallent
San Miguel’s CJ Perez and coach Jorge Gallent. | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/qkdCOOJKA7
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PBA Finals: CJ Perez’s energy sparks San Miguel in Game 1 win
San Miguel’s CJ Perez in Game 1 of the PBA Finals against Magnolia Hotshots. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—In a cutthroat fourth quarter between San Miguel and Magnolia in Game 1 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals, CJ Perez acted as the role model for the Beermen to hold on until the final buzzer.
The Beermen won 103-95, but not without a tough payoff period effort from the Hotshots but they managed to fend off any efforts to steal the games, thanks in large part to Perez, who came away with Player of the Game honors.
San Miguel turns back Magnolia to get an early lead in PBA Finals
San Miguel Beermen’s Bennie Boatwright in the PBA Finals Game 1 against the Magnolia Hotshots. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–San Miguel got to work early on and kept it together the rest of the way for a 103-95 victory in Game 1 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals on Friday night.
The Beermen used a strong second period to build a 61-44 cushion going into the intermission before playing with steely nerves just when the Hotshots threatened down the stretch, ultimately tabbing the first victory in their best-of-seven duel.
San Miguel Beer takes the win despite some anxious moments late in Game 1 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals.
"A win is a win," says Beermen team manager Gee Abanilla. | @jonasterradoINQ pic.twitter.com/NMURpgcGV5
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PBA Finals Game 1 LIVE UPDATES – San Miguel vs Magnolia
FINAL: San Miguel Beer takes Game 1 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals with a 103-95 win over Magnolia. | @jonasterradoINQ pic.twitter.com/HzeGlwJllg
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ERIOBU! Plus 1!
Magnolia within, 85-94. #PBAAngatAngLaban pic.twitter.com/WEyPY7ClnE
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San Miguel Beer still in command of Magnolia, 85-72, after three quarters in Game 1 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals @INQUIRERSports
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San Miguel Beer with a 61-44 halftime lead over Magnolia in Game 1 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals before an average Friday crowd at Mall of Asia Arena. | @jonasterradoINQ pic.twitter.com/gQATadoT05
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Magnolia coach Chito Victolero has been whistled with a technical foul after screaming at a referee.
San Miguel leads the Hotshots, 50-37, with 3:12 to go in the first half. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/Gw9kEcTgXk
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) February 2, 2024
Magnolia with a 24-20 lead over San Miguel Beer at the end of the first quarter. #PBAFinals | @jonasterradoINQ pic.twitter.com/m1NNt8Wob5
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I CAN FEEL IT COMING IN THE AIR TONIGHT… 💨💨💨
The Magnolia Hotshots are introduced before Game 1 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/0I8ROfcyvL
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Scenes before the start of the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals between the San Miguel Beermen and Magnolia Hotshots at Mall of Asia Arena @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/3RtUZxAoaf
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BEERMEN LOADING…
San Miguel warms up before Game 1. In the shootaround is Terrence Romeo, who missed the semis due to an ankle injury. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/eQ6Y4wYAt4
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Good late afternoon from Mall of Asia Arena for the start of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals between the San Miguel Beermen and Magnolia Hotshots. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. | @jonasterradoINQ pic.twitter.com/n27YtDMshb
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Where to watch the PBA Finals on TV, streaming
San Miguel Beermen vs Magnolia Hotshots in the PBA Commissioner’s Finals Game 1. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
The PBA has found a new broadcast channel with its live games now airing on the new free TV network RPTV Channel 9 starting with the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.
RPTV, a free-to-air channel that replaced the disbanded CNN Philippines, will carry the best-of-seven title series between Magnolia and San Miguel beginning Game 1 on Friday. The network change also has a bearing on the games’ start times.
PBA Finals: Insults mean nothing to Magnolia side eager to shed ‘Introvoys’ tag
Representative for PBA Finals bound San Miguel and Magnolia during a press conference a day before Game 1. –PBA PHOTO
Magnolia is fully aware of the online term being used to describe its reputation, which the team looks to shed against San Miguel Beer in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.
“We just ignore [the name-calling] because we know how it is with social media,” Mark Barroca told The Inquirer when asked of the “Introvoys” tag that rival fans pinned on the Hotshots over their perceived penchant for starting with a bang and ending with a whimper.
PBA Finals: Magnolia’s ‘Family’ vs San Miguel’s ‘Death 15’
FILE––San Miguel coach Jorge Gallent and Magnolia coach Chito Victolero will try to steer their respective squads to the PBA championship. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net2
MANILA, Philippines—There’s an interesting storyline that’s about to unfold in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals between Magnolia and San Miguel.
It’s not about the player matchups or the coaches’ head-to-head showdown. It’s about both squad’s mentalities heading into the looming war of attrition.
It’s about Magnolia’s “family” against San Miguel “Death 15.”
PBA Finals: Chito Victolero, Magnolia brace for loaded San Miguel
Magnolia coach Chito Victolero. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–Coach Chito Victolero sees plenty of sleepless nights ahead as Magnolia tries to put out all the stops not just on import Bennie Boatwright, but the rest of the talented San Miguel Beer roster in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.
The Hotshots are in for a difficult task ahead of the title showdown which starts Friday at Mall of Asia Arena, with the Beermen set to ride on their hot streak powered by Boatwright, June Mar Fajardo and a collection of talent.
PBA games to air on channel 9 starting with San Miguel-Magnolia Finals
Representatives for PBA Finals bound San Miguel and Magnolia during a press conference a day before Game 1. –PBA PHOTO
Live PBA games will now be aired on a regular basis through the new free-to-air network that replaced the disbanded CNN Philippines as content provider for channel 9.
Cignal head channel management and programming Rissa Guillas said RPTV is going to begin showing the games on Friday when the league opens the best-of-seven series for the Commissioner’s Cup title between San Miguel Beer and Magnolia.
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