NorthPort deals San Miguel 33-point beatdown for fourth win

Five-time Philippine Cup champion San Miguel Beermen struggled as the NorthPort Batang Pier cruised to their fourth victory in the 2019 PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday, June 5.

The Batang Pier did not let up against the debuting Beermen, taking a dominant 121-88 win.

Northport scored 37 points in the third against 22 of San Miguel before eventually settling for a 33-point victory.

Seven players scored in double digit for Batang Pier led by the best player of the game, Roebrt Bolick with 25 points.


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Import Prince Ibeh had 18 points and 11 rebounds. Garvo Lanete and Jonathan Grey finished with 16 apiece.

Mo Tautuaa recorded 11 points and 10 rebounds, Nico Elorde added 11 points, 9 assists and six rebounds, while Sean Anthony tallied 10 points and 12 rebounds for NorthPort.

The Batang Pier improved to 4-1 and are currently at the top of the standings tie with Blackwater.

Import Charles Rhodes paced the Beermen with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks.

The league’s reigning five-time Most Valuable Player June Mar Fajardo finished with 19 points, five boards and three blocks.