SMB cruises to third straight win as NLEX slump persists

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SMB cruises to third straight win as NLEX slump persists
San Miguel improves its record to 4-1 while NLEX slides to 1-4

MANILA, Philippines – The San Miguel Beermen got some rhythm going in the second quarter to break the game wide open early as they cruised to a 106-80 victory over the slumping NLEX Road Warriors in the 2017 PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday, December 17 at the Xavier University Gym in Cagayan de Oro.

Alex Cabagnot opened the scoring with an in-rhythm three-pointer and went on to produce a game-high total of 18 points on 4-of-8 shooting from distance. Big man June Mar Fajardo posted a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds with 5 blocks, while Arwind Santos tallied 15 markers and 8 boards.

RR Garcia finished with 12 points as Ronald Tubid and Marcio Lassiter chipped in 11 points apiece in a game in which the Beermen shot 18-of-37 three-pointers.

San Miguel, which led by 20-plus point bulges since the second quarter and never eased up, cruised to its third straight victory to stay on top of the standings with a 4-1 slate.

NLEX had Kevin Alas, Bradwyn Guinto, and Jonas Villanueva leading the way with 12 points each, while Raul Soyud had 11 markers and 8 boards.

The Road Warriors, who could not get untracked despite their best efforts all game long, slumped to their fourth straight loss and a 1-4 record.

Scores

San Miguel (106): Cabagnot 18, Fajardo 15, Santos 15, Garcia 12, Tubid 11, Lassiter 11, Espinas 7, Reyes 6, Heruela 5, De Ocampo 4, Ross 2, Van Opstal 0, Agovida 0, McCarthy 0.

NLEX (80): Alas 12, Guinto 12, J. Villanueva 12, Soyud 11, Lastimosa 8, Taulava 7, Gotladera 6, Anthony 4, Khobuntin 4, Rios 4, Monfort 0, Camson 0, Lanete 0, Baracael 0.

Quarter scores: 31-19, 60-37, 82-53, 106-80.

– Rappler.com

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