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Today, we focus on the preview of the San Miguel Beermen vs Blackwater Bossing basketball match and a recap of their latest game in the Commissioner Cup 2023-24. We will analyze how the match was played, the players’ scores, the game statistics, and the previous head-to-head record between these teams.
Quick Summary of San Miguel Beermen vs Blackwater Bossing
Import Bennie Boatwright played very well, and June Mar Fajardo returned as San Miguel wrapped up the elimination round of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup with five straight wins.
San Miguel took an important two-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup with a 125-117 win against Blackwater at the Araneta Coliseum on Friday, January 12.
San Miguel vs Blackwater Detailed Analysis
Import Bennie Boatwright scored over 40 points for the second straight game, putting up 44 points along with 12 rebounds and 5 assists. This performance helped the Beermen finish the elimination round with an 8-3 record.
After an impressive 51-point performance against Terrafirma on Sunday, January 7, Boatwright continued to lead the way for San Miguel with 26 points in the first half of the San Miguel Beermen vs Blackwater Bossing match. Local players, including returning star June Mar Fajardo, stepped up late in the game.
Bossing cut a significant 17-point lead to just one point, 106-107. Then, Fajardo scored a layup that sparked a 12-2 run, all but sealing the win for the Beermen.
After missing six games with a hand injury, Fajardo returned and played 33 minutes off the bench. He contributed 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, including a shot that gave San Miguel its biggest lead at 75-58.
CJ Perez scored 15 points, Terrence Romeo had 14 points and 6 assists, and Jericho Cruz added 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists. This win marked the fifth straight victory for the strong San Miguel team.
Don Trollano scored 10 points and grabbed 5 rebounds for San Miguel. The team is playing really well right now, getting better in time for the playoffs, despite dealing with some injuries during the elimination round.
In the high-scoring San Miguel Beermen vs Blackwater Bossing matchup, Puerto Rican import Chris Ortiz scored an impressive 43 points, but it wasn’t enough for Blackwater. They lost their tenth straight game and finished the tournament with a 1-10 record. The Bossing currently have the longest active losing streak in the league, but they still hold the record for the longest losing streak in PBA history with 29 consecutive losses.
Players of Game Scores
San Miguel Beer scored 125 points
Boatwright 44, Perez 15, Romeo 14, Cruz 12, Fajardo 11, Trollano 10, Tautuaa 8, Ross 6, Teng 5, Lassiter 0.Blackwater Bossing scored 117 points
Ortiz 43, Hill 14, Luck 13, Amer 12, Kwukuteye 9, Sena 8, DiGregorio 7, Guinto 4, Ilagan 3, Concepcion 2, Jopia 2, Escoto 0.
| Final Scorecard | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel Beermen | 27 | 36 | 35 | 27 |
| Blackwater Bossing | 25 | 26 | 35 | 31 |
San Miguel vs Blackwater Bossing Match Statistics
| Category | San Miguel Beermen | Blackwater Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Free Throws | 21/28 (75%) | 17/24 (71%) |
| 2 Pointers | 31/47 (66%) | 26/47 (55%) |
| 3 Pointers | 14/39 (36%) | 16/38 (42%) |
| Field Goals | 45/86 (52%) | 42/85 (49%) |
| Rebounds | 43 | 45 |
| Fouls | 18 | 23 |
| Timeouts | 8 | 7 |
| Max Points in a Row | 12 | 33:28:00 |
| Time Spent in Lead | 11:26 | – |
| Lead Changes | 5 | – |
| Biggest Lead | 6 | – |
Previous Head-to-Head Record of San Miguel Beermen vs Blackwater Bossing
Here is the head-to-head record of both teams in their last 5 meetings in various PBA news competitions.
Date | League | Home Team | Away Team |
12/01/24 | PBA, Commissioner Cup | San Miguel Beermen | Blackwater Elite |
02/07/23 | PBA on Tour | San Miguel Beermen | Blackwater Elite |
01/02/23 | PBA, Governors Cup | Blackwater Elite | San Miguel Beermen |
05/10/22 | PBA, Commissioner Cup | Blackwater Elite | San Miguel Beermen |
27/7/22 | PBA, Governors Cup | San Miguel Beermen | Blackwater Elite |
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