IN PHOTOS: San Mig Coffee’s historic Grand Slam

Josh Albelda

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IN PHOTOS: San Mig Coffee’s historic Grand Slam
Relive the glorious end to the PBA's 39th season through these photos

MANILA, Philippines – Everything the San Mig Coffee Mixers’ worked for in the past year culminated in one historic night when they accomplished a very rare feat – winning the Grand Slam.

The Mixers proudly marched into history on Wednesday night, July 9 after they bested the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 92-89, in Game 5 of the best-of-5 Finals series of the 2014 PBA Governors’ Cup to cop their fourth straight trophy along with the hard-earned Grand Slam title.

This is the first Grand Slam in 18 years, with San Mig Coffee coach Tim Cone himself the last one to achieve the feat in 1996 with Alaska.

From the physically and mentally draining classic battle between two of the PBA’s best teams, to the polarizing anguish of a loss and the euphoria of a victory, Rappler captured the historic moment unfold the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Relive the glorious end to the PBA’s 39th season through these images.

ONE-HAND KING. James Yap is too much to handle for Paul Lee or Rain or Shine, scoring at will on one-handers all game long and proving why he is, indeed, Big Game James. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler
23,234. Over 23,000 fans are witness to the last game date of the PBA's 39th season, filling the Big Dome to the rafters and shaking the coliseum with every play. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler
TEAMWORK. The Mixers are all about teamwork all season long. They practice together, and now they win together. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler
SHARED WITH FAMILY. Marc Pingris not only celebrates the Grand Slam with his teammates, but also shares it with his family. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler
DRENCHED. Two-time Grand Slam coach and 18-time champion coach Tim Cone is appreciated by his players the best way they know how: By drenching him with water. Photo by Josh Albelda
RUNNERS-UP. Rain or Shine finishes in second once again but still stands tall after giving the Mixers a good fight. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler
4-PEAT. The Mixers hold up their fourth straight championship trophy dating back to the 2013 Governors' Cup. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler
CELEBRATION. The Big Dome is a picture of celebration in every corner, bearing witness to history that took 18 years to come around again. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler– Rappler.com

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