The San Miguel Beermen came away with a crucial win over the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 109-107, on Wednesday, September 20, to stay alive for top-four finish and a twice-to-beat advantage in quarterfinals.
Terrence Watson, who scored back-to-back baskets during crucial stretch to give San Miguel a lead, finished with team-high 26 points and 11 rebounds.
June Mar Fajardo and Alex Cabagnot each scored 24 points. The Reigning MVP also had 17 rebounds while Cabagnot grabbed 13 boards and dished out six assists.
Brandon Brown scored a game-high 30 points with 17 boards to lead the Phoenix.
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The Scores:
SAN MIGUEL 109 - Watson 26, Fajardo 24, Cabagnot 24, Santos 15, Lassiter 13, Rosser 4, Espinas 3, Ross 0, Tubid 0.
PHOENIX 107 - Brown 30, Chan 18, Intal 12, Eriobu 10, Alolino 9, W.WIlson 8, Dehesa 7, Wright 5, Lanete 4, Kramer 2, Jazul 2, J. Wilson 0, Hayes 0, Miranda 0, Ababou 0.
Quarter scores: 23-28, 56-52, 86-77, 109-107 | Games Stats.