Playoff-bound San Miguel finishes off Blackwater as Millsap returns

MANILA, Philippines – Import Elijah Mi,llsap debuted with 25 points and 14 rebounds in his PBA comeback, leading the San Miguel Beermen to a 107-101 victory over the Blackwater Elite to end their 2016 PBA Governors’ Cup eliminations on Sunday, September 18 at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna.

Millsap, who also had 4 assists and a steal, last saw action in the PBA for the same franchise in 2013, when it was still named the Petron Blaze Boosters.

Already assured of a twice-to-beat edge with an 8-3 win-loss slate, the Beermen eased past the Elite and led by as much as 17 points before the Elite closed the gap late.

Arwind Santos continues his steady play with a 19-point, 7-rebound performance. June Mar Fajardo contributed 18 points with 8 rebounds, while Alex Cabagnot and Ronald Tubid had 17 and 15 points, respectively.

Art Dela Cruz led 6 Blackwater players in double figures with 23 points and 11 rebounds as the Elite exited another forgettable season with a single win in 11 games and a 9-game losing streak.

Scores: 

San Miguel (107): Millsap 25, Santos 19, Fajardo 18, Cabagnot 17, Tubid 15, Lassiter 3, De Ocampo 2, Espinas 2, Reyes 2, Ross 2, Semerad 2, Abdeen 0, Arana 0, Heruela 0. 

Blackwater (101): Dela Cruz 23, King 18, Pinto 13, Miranda 12, Lastimosa 11, Pascual 10, Sumang 8, Gamalinda 2, Sena 2, Tiongson 2, Eguilos 0, Reyes 0.

Quarter scores: 32-20, 50-44, 78-75, 107-101.

– Rappler.com