San Miguel Beermen dominated the PBA 49th Season Philippine Cup Finals, securing the championship with a 107-96 victory over TNT Tropang 5G on Friday night at Philsports Arena.
San Miguel delivered a commanding performance, executing crucial plays in both ends of the court to seal the best-of-7 series at 4-2. The Beermen held off a late rally from TNT and finished the game with a decisive scoreline, capping off a hard-fought series that saw both teams trading momentum throughout.
The first half saw a physical exchange of baskets, with each team trying to claim the lead. However, San Miguel’s defense tightened in the second half, converting fast-break opportunities and continuous baskets made by the Beermen.
Tough shot after tough shot demonstrated the Beermen's determination to clinch the title, highlighted by Jericho Cruz and CJ Perez, whose accurate shooting made a significant impact. Junmar Fajardo also stepped up, hitting back-to-back shots late in the fourth quarter to stop TNT's momentum.
In the final two minutes of the game, San Miguel maintained its hold on victory, with CJ Perez completing a two-point lay-up that put pressure on TNT. As time expired, TNT continued to fight, attempting to close the score gap.
With this Game 6 victory, San Miguel adds another championship to its storied legacy, marking their 30th PBA title and 11th in the Philippine Cup. This achievement reflects a resilient playoff run characterized by depth, discipline, and veteran leadership.
The Beermen controlled the game against the Tropang Giga with quarter scores of 25-23, 52-47, 86-67, and 107-96.
In addition, Jericho Cruz earned the title of Finals MVP, contributing 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists.
