PBA: San Miguel beats Blackwater for back-to-back wins

San Miguel center June Mar Fajardo against Blackwater in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–PBA IMAGES

ANTIPOLO–San Miguel smoothened the gaps in its game just in time on Sunday night to turn back Blackwater, 115-102, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.

The Beermen drew 29 points and 14 rebounds from import Torren Jones, and 27 points and 22 rebounds from cornerstone June Mar Fajardo as they posted a second straight win for a 3-2 win-loss mark in the midseason tournament.

“I want to be deliberate and methodical,” said head coach Leo Austria during the post-game chat at Ynares Center here.

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CJ Perez chipped in 15 points, Jericho Cruz 14 while Don Trollano 11 in the win that also kept Austria unbeaten since his return at the coaching helm.

Import George King starred for the Bossing with 40 points, helping the club enjoy a 10-point edge before fading in the final frame where the powerhouse club pulled away.

Sedrick Barefield added 17 points while Christian David 10 in the losing effort that had the club dropping to 1-4 overall.

The Scores:

SAN MIGUEL 115 – Jones 29, Fajardo 27, Perez 15, Cruz 14, Trollano 11, Cahilig 8, Lassiter 5, Ross 4, Rosales 2, Tautuaa 0, Enciso 0, Brondial 0

BLACKWATER 102 – King 40, Barefield 17, David 10, Ilagan 9, Chua 6, Ponferrada 6, Suerte 5, Kwekuteye 5, Guinto 4, Casio 0, Escoto 0, Hill 0

QUARTERSCORES: 18-26, 55-48, 85-77, 115-102