PBA Finals Game 5 February 11 schedule
Smart Araneta Coliseum
6:15 p.m. San Miguel Beermen vs Magnolia Hotshots
Simon Enciso starts, sparks San Miguel win with dad watching
San Miguel guard Simon Enciso celebrates during Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals against Magnolia.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–A surprise starter in Game 5, Simon Enciso did not disappoint San Miguel by giving the Beermen a big lift in a pivotal clash in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals on Sunday.
Enciso also made sure to make Game 5 memorable for his dad, who was in attendance at Smart Araneta Coliseum watching him play for the first time in a decade.
Unfazed Tyler Bey says Magnolia ‘didn’t respect’ San Miguel in loss
Magnolia import Tyler Bey during Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals against San Miguel.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—Facing elimination, Tyler Bey still likes Magnolia’s chances heading into Game 6 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals on Wednesday.
Despite dropping the pivotal Game 5 to San Miguel Beer, 108-98, Bey believes a championship remains winnable for the Hothosts and beating the Beermen twice in a row is possible as what they have shown in Games 3 and 4.
PBA Finals: Left open, Jericho Cruz torches Magnolia in Game 5
San Miguel guard Jericho Cruz during Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals against Magnolia.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia gambled on leaving San Miguel guard Jericho Cruz open from the perimeter and it paid a hefty price on Sunday.
Cruz had a field day, tying his career-high of 30 points to shoot the Beermen past the Hotshots, 108-98, in Game 5 for a 3-2 lead in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.
San Miguel on cusp of PBA title. Beermen go for the clincher on Valentine’s Day. #PBAFinals
READ RELATED STORY: https://t.co/2no5W2z1J2 pic.twitter.com/ox7GVi02lE
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) February 11, 2024
PBA Finals: San Miguel holds off Magnolia for 3-2 lead
San Miguel Beer guard Jericho Cruz celebrates during Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals against Magnolia.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–San Miguel flaunted its poise all Sunday night to weather Magnolia, 108-98, taking control of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup championship series three games to two.
Jericho Cruz hit eight and matched his career-best 30 points to lead all of the Beermen in the wire-to-wire victory at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.
San Miguel Beermen after Game 5 win
WATCH: San Miguel’s Jericho Cruz and coach Jorge Gallent after their Game 5 win in the #PBAFinals.
They now hold a 3-2 lead over Magnolia. | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/ynt0226yDa
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) February 11, 2024
FINAL: San Miguel Beer grabs a 3-2 lead in the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals after defeating Magnolia in Game 5. | @jonasterradoINQ pic.twitter.com/slA4EXWI9L
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) February 11, 2024
Jericho Cruz on fire for San Miguel
30-PIECE FOR JERICHO!
Jericho Cruz knocks down a triple for his 30th point of the game… the shot also gave San Miguel a 102-96 lead with 51.9 to go. Clutch. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/bhWotGmOAY
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) February 11, 2024
When you’re hot, you’re hot. Simple as that!
27 points now for #JerichoCruz while #SanMiguel leads #Magnolia here in the fourth of the #PBAFinals #Game4.
Follow @INQUIRERSports on Tiktok for more. pic.twitter.com/nKlk4tPlch
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) February 11, 2024
San Miguel keeping Magnolia at bay late
Beng beng beng, Jericho!
3:49 4q San Miguel 97-90.#PBAAngatAngLaban pic.twitter.com/dH2zrdRC3P
— PBA (@pbaconnect) February 11, 2024
Magnolia fighting back after being down by double digits
Tyler Bey! Another THREE!!!
Magnolia within, 85-91 #PBAAngatAngLaban pic.twitter.com/Ds1arsprX0
— PBA (@pbaconnect) February 11, 2024
San Miguel Beer heads to the locker room with a 48-41 halftime lead over Magnolia in Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/68ck73blpm
— Jonas Terrado (@jonasterradoINQ) February 11, 2024
Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals now being played at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Here are some scenes shortly before tipoff @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/Yho0Umj66Z
— Jonas Terrado (@jonasterradoINQ) February 11, 2024
San Miguel Beer with a 25-18 lead over Magnolia at the end of the first quarter in Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals @INQUIRERSports
— Jonas Terrado (@jonasterradoINQ) February 11, 2024
Magnolia and San Miguel Beer prepare for Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Tipoff is at 6:15 p.m. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/WpojoP8ZCg
— Jonas Terrado (@jonasterradoINQ) February 11, 2024
MR. BOATWRIGHT IS IN THE BUILDING
Bennie Boatwright arrives at Araneta Coliseum, two hours before Game 5 of the #PBAFinals. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/3fo54LsNuU
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) February 11, 2024
PBA: Do-everything Bey puzzled over Best Import result
Magnolia Hotshots import Tyler Bey.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–Count Magnolia import Tyler Bey among those puzzled by how the Best Import race of the 2024 Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup was decided on Friday night.
His confusion, however, was not over him missing out on the plum.