“This win is very important for us because we want to have a good start,” said San Miguel Beer mentor Leo Austria during the post game interview. Beermen blast Fuel Masters for first winReigning champion San Miguel Beer relied on a strong second half showing to squeeze out a 124-113 triumph over Phoenix Petroleum on Sunday in the Philippine Basketball Association Season 41 Governors’ Cup at the Araneta Coliseum. Phoenix played outstanding in the first half leading over San Miguel Beer in overall field goal shooting (56-50%), assists (15-13) and rebounding (23-20). The Beermen also edged the Fuel Masters in the final canto 27-20 to extend their lead to as many as 11 points and they didn’t look back since then. But San Miguel Beer, riding on the superb performance of Reid and Cabagnot, showed the heart of a true champion in the second half to get its lead back.

Source: Manila Times July 17, 2016 11:37 UTC