HIGHLIGHTS: San Miguel beats Star 96-88 in PBA season opener (Nov. 20, 2016 - Video)

The San Miguel Beermen earned its first victory of the 2017 PBA Philippine Cup after beating a new-look Star Hotshots, 96-88, in the opening night at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.

June Mar Fajardo, the reigning three-time PBA MVP, led the Beermen with a double-double game with 25 points and 16 rebounds.

Alex Cabagnot contributed with 22 markers and eight assists while Arwind Santos added 17 points.

Mark Barroca led Hotshots with 13 points and four assists while new acquisition Paul Lee added 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Rookie Jio Jalalon had 11 points, five rebounds, one assist.


The Scores:

SAN MIGUEL 96 - Fajardo 25, Cabagnot 22, Santos 17, Lassiter 11, Ross 7, Tubid 6, Espinas 5, Reyes 3, Garcia 1, Agovida 0.

STAR 88 - Barroca 13, Lee 12, Jalalon 11, Maliksi 10, Simon 9, Sangalang 8, Pingris 7, Ramos 6, Melton 6, Reavis 2, Pascual 2, Brondial 2.

Quarter Scores: 26-24, 51-43, 75-79, 96-88 | Games Stats.

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Highlights: San Miguel vs. Star | PBA Philippine Cup 2016 - 2017 (November 20, 2016)

(Video by Sports5 on YouTube)

San Miguel vs. Star Full Video Replay (posted on YouTube):
1st Quarter | 2nd Quarter | 3rd Quarter | 4th Quarter

Next Game of Beermen and Hotshots:
  • San Miguel vs. Phoenix on November 30
  • Star vs. Globalport on December 2