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00:00 (intense music)
00:02 Starting at guard from La Paz, Leyte,
00:05 number six, Chris Ross.
00:08 The other guard from Bautista, Pangasinan,
00:11 number 77, CJ Perez.
00:13 And forward from Tabajo, Albay, number 91, Rodney Brandial.
00:20 The other forward from Ilomos Sur,
00:23 number 13, Marcio Lassiter.
00:27 And at center from Pinabonahan, Cebu, number 15,
00:31 Junmar Fajardo.
00:33 Northport, Barton Pierre.
00:39 Starting at guard from Ibahayaclan, number 11,
00:42 Chris Ross-Sales.
00:44 Also at guard from Pampanga, number 24, Joshua Buzor.
00:49 At center from Tuguegarao, number 37, Damie Contrapay.
00:56 And forward from San Carlos, Pangasinan,
00:58 number seven, Xavier Lucero.
01:01 And also forward from Ono Rizal,
01:04 number 10, Arvin Talentino.
01:07 - Best of luck to you, kid.
01:11 And I'm sure, you know, it still helps
01:15 because you learn from this matchup
01:19 against Junmar Fajardo as CJ Perez.
01:22 Strictly, the inside attacking is guaranteed.
01:25 Like he's done that ever since college.
01:28 - As Chris Ross also hits a three-point shot.
01:32 - Trying to open floor.
01:33 - Gonzalez versus CJ Perez,
01:36 a couple of former first overall picks, of course.
01:39 Both used to play for Terratirma.
01:41 Perez now goes to the crossover.
01:47 - Eludes the defense, goes underneath
01:50 the arms of Xavier Lucero.
01:52 - At the nine now.
01:54 - All right, Northport mixing it up here
01:56 with some backboard pressure,
01:57 but CJ breaks it so easily.
01:59 - Giving him a lot of space.
02:04 As Junmar finally gets a touchdown low.
02:08 Defense converging on him,
02:10 but it was way too late to stop him.
02:12 - He gets his first touch and he scores easily,
02:16 even with the help defense.
02:18 - 14 to nine, a five-point lead for SMB,
02:21 their biggest of the ball game.
02:22 Kuntapay launching and converting from downtown.
02:25 - They're still sticking to that matchup,
02:29 so they're still being defended by the smaller Chris Ross.
02:31 Another three is good again for Kuntapay.
02:34 - And that's what we were talking about.
02:36 You pick and pop against Junmar's defender,
02:39 and Junmar will have a hard time chasing
02:42 after that three-point shooter.
02:44 - And already three three-point shots
02:48 attempted by Kuntapay, making two,
02:50 and Marcio gets it right back on the other side.
02:53 He is now 56 away.
02:56 1,242 for Alan Kaidic,
02:58 and 1,250 for Jimmy Alabag.
03:02 But you know what, Marcio,
03:04 we'll be gunning for that number in the very near future.
03:07 - That is within reach for sure of Marcio.
03:10 - Rosales launches, that's off to the left.
03:17 Fajardo picks up the rebound, it's 19 to 17.
03:20 A two-point lead for SMV.
03:22 Make that five coming from Marcio as he jumps.
03:26 And that is obvious for San Miguel Vieira
03:30 because as good as Junmar Fajardo is,
03:32 he is dangerous as a passer as well with CJ Perez now.
03:37 Maybe that is how he wants to lead the squad
03:41 out of their slump right now,
03:42 losing their last three games.
03:44 What a pass coming from CJ Perez.
03:46 And he had a big target in Junmar Fajardo.
03:50 - It's just a nightmare.
03:51 What do you do when there's a CJ Perez,
03:54 Junmar Fajardo pick and roll,
03:55 and that close to the basket.
03:57 That is almost impossible to defend.
03:58 - Fanu sends some ball out, three-point shot on the way.
04:02 It's good for Arvin Tolentino, his second of the match.
04:05 - Perfect time for Arvin to be aggressive.
04:09 San Miguel has already erected a nine-point lead.
04:12 - Rulliano in the ballgame.
04:16 - As he lost it on the way up, the tap.
04:19 It's won by San Miguel, another three for Marcio.
04:25 It's good again, he has 11.
04:27 And off a broken play, CJ spots Lassiter.
04:35 Three three-pointers now in the first quarter for Marcio.
04:38 So he is 54 away from the record.
04:41 Oh, the mighty mouth, the incomparable Jimmy Olapag.
04:44 Paolo Taja sets it up to Fran Yu, did not respond,
04:47 but there he is.
04:48 Arvin Tolentino thought he had that shot in.
04:52 - In the ballgame.
04:53 - Cage Flores will do the same for Northport
04:57 as Perez issues an assist, his third assist of the match.
05:01 Paolo Taja gives it up.
05:06 Flores can't get it to drop,
05:09 but Ben Adamos is there for the follow-up.
05:13 Going one-on-one against Fran Yu,
05:15 uses the brush screen from Rulliano, perfect setup.
05:17 Dawn converts from deep, another three for SMB.
05:21 - They should try to score, it's five against four.
05:24 - Yep, but they missed their chance.
05:27 Flores with the extra pass, Navarro blocked from behind,
05:30 and now SMB will get the chance to score one last time.
05:34 Here in the first quarter,
05:35 Rulliano beats the buzzer with a layup.
05:37 - And he is doing it in a variety of ways,
05:41 three-point shot, that was an offensive foot block there
05:43 for CJ, what a block from Tautua.
05:45 And now SMB is off and running,
05:48 Rulliano steps into a three, that's good!
05:50 Bulanadi with a pass down low, they kick it out.
05:58 Jeff Chan could not get a clean look.
06:01 Dribbles in closer, that is way off coming from Jeff Chan,
06:04 still dealing with a right-calf situation.
06:08 But because of the injury suffered by JM Calma,
06:12 he has been activated.
06:13 Oh, good steal here, coming from Alin Bulanadi
06:16 as he will lay it up for another basket.
06:18 He has four points on the bench.
06:20 Had to pretend he was not able to touch it.
06:23 Tautua, oh, the spin!
06:26 And that small chicken wing,
06:29 just to make sure Cade will not be able
06:32 to challenge from behind.
06:34 And that's experience for you on the part of Tautua.
06:38 He did rely on his strength to get that shot.
06:42 So that's way off coming from Bulanadi,
06:45 but Paul Zamar is there to save the day.
06:47 And Cesar with a headsie, Rulliano has it now,
06:55 sends it out to Tautua, they swing it.
06:57 CJ fakes the three, takes this one,
07:00 and he will convert, how about 16 sweet points
07:03 for CJ in the first half.
07:05 But if you're Northport, you'd rather for Mo Tautua
07:07 to take that three, but they charge up to Tautua
07:11 and left CJ Perez open.
07:13 48 to 33, a 15 point advantage now for the Beerman.
07:18 Romeo, takes it out to Mo.
07:20 Tautua also launches, you were saying, coach?
07:23 (laughing)
07:26 Sudden, as the three point shots have just fallen
07:30 for the San Miguel Beerman, nine three point conversions
07:34 already, this was number, especially because
07:38 the playoffs of the NBA just started.
07:41 As Rulliano keeps it coming from downtown.
07:45 (laughing)
07:46 Not an ill-advised shot, but it's Simon and Cesar,
07:49 and he was feeling good.
07:51 That's what he wants to do, and Zamar.
07:53 (cheering)
07:54 And you cannot expect the same things
07:56 to work game in and game out.
07:58 And these are all offensive numbers here
08:00 from Northport, and those are numbers
08:02 that are very difficult to--
08:04 Nine points for Mo Tautua.
08:06 As Joshua can't connect from downtown.
08:11 Rulliano with the rebound.
08:12 SMB, they have the numbers.
08:15 Terrence attacks middle, kicks it to the corner,
08:17 and Cesar, another three!
08:19 69-46 for SMB.
08:24 Simon with a jab step for space,
08:27 and he hits another one.
08:29 Marcio left open, unmarked!
08:38 How could you not have someone in front of Marcio?
08:41 And I like the way Arvin has challenged some baskets here,
08:45 some fast-flick attempts of San Miguel.
08:47 Paraiso, also convert.
08:50 In order for you to get respected on the offensive end,
08:52 that's what you should do.
08:54 You should be a force on the offensive glass.
08:57 And Crislos makes that shot.
09:02 And that's the kind of game
09:03 for the San Miguel Beerman, number 16 now.
09:07 Really inching closer and closer to that all-time record.
09:10 Arvin, goes to Dami, contapa, he fakes again.
09:18 He takes the shot, and he makes another one,
09:20 his third triple of the ballgame.
09:23 Good tap from Keith Flores.
09:25 Arvin sends it to Paraiso, another three on the way.
09:28 It's long this time.
09:29 CJ against four.
09:34 He might have gotten hit on the face.
09:35 It doesn't matter how many oppose
09:38 the apex predator of the PBA.
09:41 CJ, the numbers were not in your favor.
09:44 Look at that, got clapped in the face,
09:48 still kept his composure, scoring on the layup,
09:51 drawing a foul, and now he's about to take--
09:54 And so for the next two quarters,
09:55 the coaches urged them to go back to their strength
09:58 and identity of having great transition defense,
10:01 to believe that they can compete,
10:02 and just to chip away at their deficit
10:04 one possession at a time.
10:06 Back to you.
10:06 We're seeing some fight coming from North Port,
10:08 but how do you even try to contend
10:11 with this barrage of points?
10:14 Giving it right back to CJ, three-point shot, that's short.
10:17 He gets his own rebound, and Rodney scores another set
10:21 of second-chance points, six points in the match.
10:24 (crowd cheering)
10:28 Perez, three-point shot is good, number 17 for SMB.
10:33 (crowd cheering)
10:35 Gordiano to Lassiter, they boost up Junmar,
10:39 and CJ Perez scores inside again.
10:43 They doubled up CJ Perez, that's just an easy pass.
10:47 You can't do that, and then Junmar, he's too good already
10:50 to try and double-team him that way.
10:54 Junmar easily recognizes the double-team.
10:57 (crowd cheering)
10:58 Three-point conversion for North Port, number 10 now.
11:01 Three-point shot, corner, no,
11:03 but Junmar is there for the rebound.
11:05 Fargo, all three defenders against him
11:08 as they take the ball away.
11:10 That forward passes tapped, but recovered by Bulanadi,
11:13 saved to Chris Rosales, and this will be an easy two,
11:16 like SMB did in the third quarter versus Converge.
11:19 Jerome Thanks splits the double, attacks,
11:22 sneaky layup is good for the end one.
11:24 (crowd cheering)
11:25 - Here's Jerome Thanks on that pick-and-roll coverage,
11:29 no help from Bulanadi, no help from the other side as well,
11:32 from Yosero, because you have CJ on the other side,
11:35 and you have Perez.
11:36 - That has been the offense
11:37 for the San Miguel Behrman, Rosales.
11:39 Oh, got the ball stolen by Terrence Romeo,
11:44 and Terrence will not be able to put up a shot.
11:48 Secures the board for SMB, and Cisso,
11:51 to Jerome Thanks, good pass back.
11:53 - Looking for answers in this game,
11:57 but even with the team in a 35-point hole,
11:59 entering the fourth quarter,
12:00 Coach Bonnie presided over that timeout
12:02 with a lot of calmness and positivity.
12:05 He urged his players to execute with precision,
12:08 and reminded them to not get frustrated,
12:10 even when their opponents score a basket.
12:12 What he needs from his players now
12:14 is to shift their focus on maintaining their composure,
12:17 and to generate scoring opportunities of their own.
12:19 Carlo and Coach Mark.
12:20 (crowd cheering)
12:21 - Oh, Mo Tautua with a jam!
12:24 (crowd cheering)
12:28 - Perfect way there to run a pick and roll.
12:30 Simon to Mo Tautua, and here comes Troiano.
12:33 (crowd cheering)
12:35 - Don Troiano keeps it very, very safe
12:38 that time around to Troiano.
12:40 Now Terrence has it up top, where it's just Munzon.
12:42 Terrence, had the ball swiped away from him.
12:46 Joshua Munzon completes the play with a layup.
12:49 (crowd cheering)
12:51 - So I will not be sleeping tonight.
12:52 Dallas is playing at 3.30.
12:54 (crowd cheering)
12:55 - That should be a good series.
12:56 - Uh-huh.
12:57 (crowd cheering)
12:59 - Strong move coming from Mo Tautua, I think.
13:01 (crowd cheering)
13:05 - Well, Arvin has been attacking.
13:07 You have to give credit to how he changed his offense.
13:10 Has not fallen in love with a three-point shot,
13:14 at least in this ballgame,
13:15 as he has 18 points, nine boards, and four assists.
13:19 Well, you have to adjust when you become,
13:21 suddenly, the point of attack player for your team.
13:25 So a lot, you have to attack aggressively
13:29 on the offensive end,
13:30 and not just settle for three-pointers.
13:31 Arvin will score another one here.
13:33 (crowd cheering)
13:37 - Well, they got good minutes coming from Kuntapai, coach.
13:39 (crowd cheering)
13:40 - Yes.
13:41 - At least you have, you know, a pick and pop there.
13:43 - But I'm sure there will be some match of the day.
13:46 They will still play together,
13:47 maybe some against bigger teams like Parangay Nerdo.
13:49 (crowd cheering)
13:52 - The next softball now for Northport
13:54 is not just to make it to the playoffs,
13:55 but somehow sneak into the number six spot,
13:58 because you do not want to have that twice-a-beat
14:01 disadvantage in the quarter.
14:02 We need to see that Northport team
14:04 that was defending like nobody's business.
14:07 (crowd cheering)
14:07 (speaking in foreign language)
14:09 from the midway line.
14:11 - Exactly.
14:11 And they needed to do something different,
14:14 something special,
14:15 whether it's playing with a lot of energy
14:17 or a lot of using your quickness and your athleticism,
14:23 because that's how you beat San Miguel.
14:24 (crowd cheering)
14:26 - Right now, it looks like they wanted to just,
14:28 you know, exchange three-point shots early.
14:30 Blackwater on May 1,
14:32 Neralco on May 4.
14:35 Those are their four games remaining.
14:37 (crowd cheering)
14:38 - So if you're Parangay Nebla,
14:40 you want SMB to do you some favors here.
14:43 (crowd cheering)
14:47 And Amores will secure another unmolested best.
14:50 (crowd cheering)
14:53 Lead is down to 20.
14:54 This was what, I think 39 was the highest lead of San Miguel.
14:58 (crowd cheering)
14:59 - Things are getting a little bit uncomfortable
15:02 between Terrence Romeo and John Amores.
15:04 (crowd cheering)
15:06 And Geron Teng wants to take William Navarro one-on-one.
15:09 He is denied.
15:11 Great block coming from William.
15:12 (crowd cheering)
15:14 - Yes, Amores is blocked by Terrence Romeo.
15:18 Oh, you think they're going to get interesting?
15:20 (crowd cheering)
15:24 - That will be the end of this ball game.
15:26 (crowd cheering)
15:27 Tremendous performance, top to bottom,
15:30 for the San Miguel Viernes.