San Miguel Beer's Playoff Return Fuels Championship Ambitions
San Miguel Beer (SMB) has made a strong comeback to the playoffs in the Philippine Cup after missing out in the previous PBA Commissioner's Cup, securing the top seed with an impressive performance. Their recent victory over NorthPort by a 35-point margin highlights their determination and hard work. SMB coach Leo Austria emphasized the team's motivation from last season's disappointment, aiming to reclaim their championship title, especially against defending champion Meralco in the upcoming quarterfinals.
Key Points
SMB returned to the playoffs after missing out for the first time in a decade in the PBA Commissioner's Cup.
They secured the top seed in the Philippine Cup playoffs with an 8-3 record.
SMB's recent 126-91 win over NorthPort demonstrated their strong performance.
Coach Leo Austria highlighted the team's motivation from last season's failure to reach the playoffs.
SMB will face defending champion Meralco in the quarterfinals, seeking to reclaim the championship.
