Last night, San Miguel Beermen defeated the Northport Batang Pier in Cuneta Astrodome with a total score of 114-107. They were rank 8 before winning against Northport and now they made it to the top 6 with a current standing of 5 wins and 4 losses and got a 55.6 winning percentage. As always, Christian Standhardinger played well and became the best player of the game. He got a double-double game with a total record of 21 points, 22 rebounds, and 1 assist.
Kevin Murphy, San Miguels import, has a record of 27 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists. Their local players like Marcio Lassiter, Chris Ross, and Alex Cabagnut also helped the team to win the game with a score of 16 points, 14 points, and 17 points, respectively. The last two minutes of the game was so crucial for San Miguel when the Batang Pier rallied and closes the lead to three points. But Chris Ross stretched the score with a two free-throws and Northport made a turnover on the last minute.
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San Miguel Beermen has two games left for the elimination round in PBA Governors Cup. They still have the chance to make it on the top 4 if they will win on their remaining games. Above them is Blackwater Elite who only have 6 wins and 3 losses. San Miguel is still hoping for a top four finish. Currently, they are on the momentum with a three straight win so theres a big possibility that they can win on their remaining games.
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On Saturday, the San Miguel Beermen will face the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in Alonte Sports Arena. And their last game will be in Smart Araneta Coliseum against Meralco Bolts on November 3. Do you think San Miguel Beermen can join the playoffs and win the championship?