San Miguel Beer Dominates NorthPort, Secures Top Seed in PBA Philippine Cup Playoffs
Source: news.source.manilatimes
San Miguel Beer clinched the top seed in the PBA Philippine Cup playoffs after a decisive 126-91 victory over NorthPort at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. Led by CJ Perez's 24 points, the Beermen finished the elimination round with an 8-3 record, matching NLEX and Magnolia but securing the top spot due to a superior quotient. They are set to face the defending champion Meralco in the quarterfinals.
Key Points
San Miguel Beer defeated NorthPort 126-91 in the final game of the PBA Philippine Cup elimination round.
CJ Perez led San Miguel with 24 points, supported by Don Trollano and Jericho Cruz with 17 points each.
San Miguel finished the elimination round with an 8-3 record, tying with NLEX and Magnolia but clinching the top seed due to a better quotient.
The Beermen will face Meralco, the defending champion and eighth seed, in the quarterfinals.
San Miguel aims to avenge their Finals loss to Meralco from the previous Philippine Cup.
NorthPort concluded the tournament with a 2-9 record.
