The San Miguel Beermen exploded for 41 points in the fourth quarter to secure their third-straight win and a commanding 3-1 series lead with a 105-91 victory against the TNT Tropang 5G in Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals on July 20.
Top Performers of the Game:
June Mar Fajardo (SMB C) 15 PTS | 12 REB | 3 STL | 43.9 FPS
JMF wasn’t as dominant offensively in Game 4 after averaging 25 points over the first three games, but he made a huge impact on defense, finishing with 5 stocks. He also made history that night, capturing his 12th Best Player of the Conference award after averaging 17.3 points on 63.4% shooting from two-point range, along with 13.6 rebounds in the Philippine Cup.
Kelly Williams (TNT C) 14 PTS | 7 REB | 3 STL | 36.9 FPS
Williams started strong with 14 points in the first half but went scoreless in the second. His shooting was off, going 4-for-17 from the field, including 0-for-5 from two-point range. However, he compensated with a solid all-around performance, recording conference-highs in both assists and steals.
Jordan Timothy Heading (TNT PG) 23 PTS | 5 AST | 1 STL | 32.7 FPS
Heading delivered a big third quarter performance, scoring 11 points and knocking down multiple three-pointers. It marked his fifth straight game with double-digit scoring and his third 20+ point performance in the playoffs. He’s also been the most efficient three-point shooter in the series, hitting 47.8% from deep.
Calvin John Oftana (TNT PF) 11 PTS | 9 REB | 2 STL | 30.8 FPS
Oftana had a rough start, posting 0 points in the first half. But he picked it up in the third quarter, scoring 8 points to lead a 30-point quarter for TNT and regain the lead. He averages 15.5 points and 8.5 rebounds in the series.
Celedonio Trollano (SMB SF) 11 PTS | 6 REB | 3 STL | 29.7 FPS
Trollano has been a dependable offensive option in the playoffs, scoring in double figures in 11 of 12 games. He has also consistently made an impact in rebounding while also playing solid defense in this series.
Jericho Xavier Cruz (SMB SF) 23 PTS | 3 REB | 1 STL | 28.1 FPS
Cruz took over in the fourth, hitting crucial three-pointers and scoring 15 points to seal the win. He has been feeling it from the three-point area, sinking five triples in Game 4 and going 8-of-11 over the last two games. This also marked his second 20-point performance of both the playoffs and the conference.
Jaymar Perez (SMB SF) 16 PTS | 3 REB | 5 AST | 29.1 FPS
Perez struggled in the first three games of the series but bounced back in Game 4, stepping up in the fourth quarter. He finished 4-of-7 from two-point range and 2-of-3 from three, while also recording his best playmaking performance in the last seven games.
Brandon Arnell Ganuelas-Rosser (TNT PF) 14 PTS | 7 REB | 2 BLK | 23.4 FPS
BGR had a solid start, scoring 8 points in the first quarter while also making a strong impact on defense. However, he slowed down in the second half and continues to struggle with foul trouble, now totaling 18 fouls over four games. He also recorded a conference-high 5 turnovers.
Glenn Khobuntin (TNT PF) 7 PTS | 10 REB | 1 AST | 19.5 FPS
Khobuntin has stepped up over the last two games, totalling 20 points and 15 rebounds. His impact on the boards has been a big factor for the team in Game 4, grabbing 5 offensive rebounds that led to a +6 advantage in second-chance points.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Roger Ray Pogoy (TNT SG) 11 PTS | 2 REB | 4 AST
Pogoy had a slow start, scoring just 4 points on 2-for-9 shooting through the first three quarters, but found some rhythm in the fourth. However, he’s been less productive in his last three games, averaging only 11 points after putting up 22 points per game in his first five outings of the playoffs.
