Hong Kong Eastern’s Chris McLaughlin dunks against San Miguel in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines–Hong Kong put on the heat in the extra period to dismantle San Miguel, 99-91, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday night.
Glen Yang scored seven of his PBA-high 26 points in overtime at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City as Eastern returned to its winning ways after falling against NorthPort earlier this week.
Import Chris McLaughlin chipped in 18 points and 11 rebounds, Hayden Blankley 15 and 5 in the effort that also kept the Beermen winless in the two heavyweights’ head-to-head in the PBA and East Asia Super League.
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New import Jabari Nacris had 28 points and 10 rebounds, cornerstone June Mar Fajardo 23 and 18 while CJ Perez and Marcio Lassiter added at least 13 points each as the powerhouse club suffered their first setback under returning coach Leo Austria, sliding to an even 3-3 win-loss mark in the race.
The two clubs return to action next year.
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The Scores:
EASTERN 99 – Yang 26, McLaughlin 18, Blankley 15, Lam 13, Chan 10, Pok 6, Cao 5, Guinchard 3, Zhu 2, Cheung 1, Xu 0
SAN MIGUEL 91 – Narcis 28, Fajardo 23, Perez 18, Lassiter 13, Rosales 3, Trollano 2, Tautuaa 2, Cruz 2, Ross 0, Tiongson 0, Brondial 0, Cahilig 0
Quarterscores : 22-20, 51-41, 69-64, 98-87, 99-91 (OT).