San Miguel Beermen’s CJ Perez through the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Sport 5 towards Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines—One staff lastly strung collectively back-to-back wins within the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals sequence between San Miguel Beer and Barangay Ginebra.
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The Beermen have been the primary to take two straight video games within the best-of-seven affair, because of the efforts of star guard CJ Perez, as they moved nearer to a Finals berth.
“We lastly bought back-to-back wins after a very long time. That’s additionally what Chris Ross instructed us—let’s attempt to win back-to-back,” mentioned Perez after their 103-92 victory over the Gin Kings at Araneta Coliseum on Friday.
“It’ll be more durable within the subsequent recreation, so we have to relaxation and regulate our protection.”
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San Miguel Beermen’s CJ Perez towards Maverick Ahanmisi through the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Sport 5 towards Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
Perez cracked the 30-point barrier for the primary time shortly, pouring in 31 factors on 61.9 p.c taking pictures, together with three rebounds, three assists, and a steal in 33 minutes of motion.
The 2024 Commissioner’s Cup Finest Participant of the Convention got here via when San Miguel wanted it most, particularly with June Mar Fajardo nonetheless coping with an harm.
“Really, I simply attempt to run our normal issues. It’s massive that Kuya June isn’t one hundred percent however coach (Leo Austria) gave me the belief to maneuver the offense even when Kuya June isn’t one hundred percent.”
Regardless of nursing a calf harm, Fajardo nonetheless managed a double-double with 14 factors, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Perez and the Beermen now have an opportunity to shut out the sequence in Sport 6 on Sunday on the identical venue.
