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The 2016-2017 PBA Philippine Cup closed out 2016 in style with a scintillating come-from-behind win by Phoenix and a dominant triumph by San Miguel Beer!
Game Capsules (adapted from Interaksyon):
PHOENIX FUEL MASTERS over GLOBALPORT BATANG PIER, 101-99
Box Scores.
The Phoenix Fuel Masters fell into a huge hole but dug themselves out just in time as they completed a miracle comeback from 26 points down in the fourth quarter to notch a 101-99 victory over the GlobalPort Batang Pier on Wednesday at the Cuneta Astrodome.
Phoenix had to outscore their opponents, 40-12, to close the game, eking out a slim, two-point margin on a game-winning tip-in from Mark Borboran.
Borboran led the Fuel Masters with 23 points while Matthew Wright added 19 points, nine rebounds and four assists in the win.
Simon Enciso added 14 markers while JC Intal chipped in with nine, including a crucial go-ahead basket late in the game.
It was Phoenix’s second straight comeback win and its fourth in seven Oppo PBA Philippine Cup games so far.
Terrence Romeo starred for the Batang Pier, finishing with 32 points and nine assists in the loss.
Lines of the Game:
Mark Borboran (PHX) - 23pts, 8rebs, 2asts, 3stls, 1blk.
Terrence Romeo (GLO) - 32pts, 9asts, 1reb, 2stls, 6 triples.
HIGHLIGHTS:
SAN MIGUEL BEERMEN over MERALCO BOLTS, 101-86
Box Scores.
The San Miguel Beermen grabbed a massive 31-point halftime lead early as they cruised to a victory over the Meralco Bolts, 101-86, in the Oppo PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday at the Cuneta Astrodome.
Marcio Lassiter scored 21 points while Alex Cabagnot added 20 markers to lead San Miguel, which improved to 5-1 after winning a fourth straight game. Lassiter and Cabagnot each hit three three-pointers in the game.
Chris Ross added 18 points, five assists and six steals while June Mar Fajardo finished with a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds.
San Miguel led by 31 points, 58-27, at the half but saw that lead trimmed down to single digits briefly in the fourth quarter.
Meralco was led by Chris Newsome, who scored 16 points. They dropped to 2-4 after losing a third consecutive game.
Lines of the Game:
Chris Ross (SMB) - 18pts, 6stls, 5asts, 3rebs, 2 triples.
Chris Newsome (MER) - 16pts, 12rebs, 5asts, 1stl, 1 triple.
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