2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals Game 2 schedule
Mall of Asia Arena
6:15 p.m. San Miguel Beermen vs Magnolia Hotshots
PBA Finals: No quit in Magnolia after blowout, 0-2 hole
Magnolia coach Chito Victolero and his staff during Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
PBA Finals: June Mar Fajardo plays true to form in San Miguel rout
San Miguel Beer center June Mar Fajardo imposes his will in the pain against Magnolia in Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—If Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals proved anything, it’s that there’s a reason why June Mar Fajardo is a seven-time MVP, according to coach Jorge Gallent.
After the Beermen’s 109-85 decimation of Magnolia on Sunday for a 2-0 lead, Gallent heaped high praises toward Fajardo, and for good reason.
Abueva, Tautuaa involved verbal spat after PBA Finals Game 2
San Miguel big man Mo Tautuaa, left, and Magnolia forward Calvin Abueva during Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—Not long after the final buzzer sounded signaling the end of San Miguel Beer’s lopsided win over Magnolia in Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals, more drama ensued involving Hotshots forward Calvin Abueva and the wife of Beermen big man Mo Tautuaa, Aida.
In a video by INQUIRER Sports, Abueva and his wife Sam figured in a verbal altercation with the Tautuaas while the players and their families were on their way out of Mall of Asia Arena Sunday night.
Calvin Abueva tries to confront Mo Tautuaa and his wife Aida after Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals. The two figured in a heated exchange prior to this video, eyewitnesses say @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/6KMziVc74y
— Jonas Terrado (@jonasterradoINQ) February 4, 2024
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PBA Finals: San Miguel dominates Magnolia for 2-0 lead
CJ Perez, left, and the San Miguel Beermen during Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals against the Magnolia Hotshots.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–San Miguel came out of the gates hard on Sunday and kept the same intensity the rest of the night to hack out a 109-85 victory and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.
Import Bennie Boatwright Jr. and Best Player of the Conference contender CJ Perez joined hands in a strong quarter that pretty much dictated the tempo of the clash at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
VIDEO: San Miguel Beer after Game 2 victory over Magnolia in PBA Finals
San Miguel Beermen rout Magnolia Hotshots in Game 2 of PBA Finals
FINAL: San Miguel Beer takes a 2-0 lead in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals after defeating Magnolia. | via Jonas Terrado pic.twitter.com/PhkHWR5Osu
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) February 4, 2024
San Miguel Beer now with a 2-0 lead the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals after defeating Magnolia, 109-85 @INQUIRERSports
— Jonas Terrado (@jonasterradoINQ) February 4, 2024
WELCOME TO THE FINALS, YOUNG MAN
San Miguel’s Kyt Jimenez comes in for the Beermen late in the fourth quarter.
They lead Magnolia, 100-79. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/pfTg3zJzdc
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) February 4, 2024
Coach Jorge Gallent and Calvin Abueva had words for each other, resulting in a technical foul on both.
San Miguel leads, 86-63, with nine minutes to go. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/JK4bGFAzu2
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) February 4, 2024
‘DEATH 15’ DOMINATION
After three quarters, San Miguel leads over Magnolia in a big way, 79-58.
Are the Beermen 12 minutes away from a 2-0 lead? @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/dfPyBEEA1J
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) February 4, 2024
San Miguel Beer with a 54-41 halftime lead over Magnolia in Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/W0TLQjuf3U
— Jonas Terrado (@jonasterradoINQ) February 4, 2024
San Miguel Beer with a strong start against Magnolia, but its lead has been reduced to 31-25 at the end of the first quarter in Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals @INQUIRERSports
— Jonas Terrado (@jonasterradoINQ) February 4, 2024
STARTING IT RIGHT
CJ Perez scores for San Miguel in the opening period of Game 2 of the OBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals, where they lead, 1-0.
The Beermen leads Magnolia, 9-6, early in the first. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/nG9lDIbOee
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) February 4, 2024
San Miguel Beer and Magnolia warm up before Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals at Mall of Asia Arena.
The Beermen go for a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series at 6:15 p.m. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/nnTKT6w5DS
— Jonas Terrado (@jonasterradoINQ) February 4, 2024
Eriobu, Magnolia give San Miguel more to worry about in Game 2
Magnolia’s Joseph Eriobu, right, during Game 1 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals against San Miguel.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals is just a few hours away and San Miguel Beer may not be looking at merely the usual suspects as it prepares to go for a 2-0 series lead against Magnolia.
Joseph Eriobu checked in late and poured all of his seven points to grease Magnolia’s last-ditch effort to snatch Game 1 from the clutches of the Beermen late Friday night.
Gallent moves Beermen closer to glory but need for more urgency needed
San Miguel Beermen coach Jorge Gallent during Game 1 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals against Magnolia Hotshots.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
Jorge Gallent insists that he can’t take sole credit should he and the San Miguel Beermen end up seizing the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup crown—a goal that could come to within just two wins by Sunday’s end.
“It’s not a personal goal. For me, the goal is for the team,” he said before the Finals series with the Magnolia Hotshots began. “I’m not thinking of myself, I’m just here to guide the players.”