The PBA Philippine Cup semifinals head to the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila for Game 4 on Friday, May 24th. The series between Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and Meralco Bolts, as well as San Miguel Beermen and Rain or Shine Elastopainters, are both in exciting positions.
Meralco Bolts Aim to Close Out Series Against Ginebra
The Meralco Bolts have taken control of the series against Barangay Ginebra, leading 2-1. However, their 87-80 win in Game 3 wasn't without drama. Meralco blew a big lead but managed to hold on for the victory.
Coach Luigi Trillo acknowledged the need for better execution down the stretch, especially with Ginebra's never-say-die attitude. Allein Maliksi led Meralco with 16 points, while Chris Newsome and Bong Quinto chipped in with solid contributions.
Christian Standhardinger and Scottie Thompson struggled offensively for Ginebra, with Japeth Aguilar picking up the slack. Coach Tim Cone hopes a different lineup can spark a comeback in Game 4.
Can San Miguel Beermen Sweep Rain or Shine?
The defending champions, San Miguel Beermen, are on the cusp of a sweep against Rain or Shine. They lead the series 3-0 after a convincing 117-107 win in Game 3.
CJ Perez, Marcio Lassiter, and Don Trollano all had big games for San Miguel, with Perez leading the way with a 23-point, 14-rebound performance. Despite a quiet scoring night, June Mar Fajardo contributed a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
While history favors San Miguel in a 3-0 series lead, the team remains focused on avoiding complacency. Beau Belga paced Rain or Shine, but their comeback attempt ultimately fell short. Coach Yeng Guiao expressed his frustration with a late three-pointer by Terrence Romeo.
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