The San Miguel Beermen holds a decisive 3-1 lead over the Magnolia Hotshots and has the opportunity to win their fourth straight Philippine Cup title in Game 5.
After winning Game 1, the Hotshots suffered three straight losses in the series and literally must win Game 5 to stay alive in the series. They lost in Game 4, 80-84,.
Will the San Miguel take the championship or will the Magnolia extend the series?
Here is the details for Game 5 of San Miguel vs. Magnolia best-of-seven final series in the 2018 PBA Philippine Cup.
- Date: Friday, April 6, 2018
- Time: 7:00 pm
- Venue: Smart Araneta Coliseum
- TV: TV5 / ESPN5
- Game Stats: FIBALiveStats.com
- Ticket: PBA.ph/tickets
- Live Stream: Sports5 YouTube Channel
Results and Scores
The San Miguel Beermen have won their fourth straight Philippine Cup title.
The Beermen managed to overcome a 23-point deficit to defeat the Magnolia Hotshot, 108-99, in double overtime in Game 5 of their best-of-seven final series.
June Mar Fajardo, the Final MVP, led San Miguel with 42 points and 20 rebounds. Arwind Santos, who knocked down a three-pointer to force the first OT, compiled 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including three triples, 11 boards, four blocks, and two assists.
Chris Ross flirted with quadruple-double of 13 points, 11 boards, 11 assists, and eight steals.
Paul Lee tallied 21 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, and two steals to lead the Hotshots.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel Beermen | 19 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 8 | 14 | 108 |
| Magnolia Hotshots | 21 | 32 | 21 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 99 |
Highlights
Watch the highlights of the game as San Miguel Beermen defeated Magnolia Hotshots in double-overtime in Game 5, 108-99, and bagged the 2018 PBA Philippine Cup title.