San Miguel Beermen Deliver Dominant Performance in PBA Philippine Cup
The San Miguel Beermen showcased an explosive offensive display, overwhelming the Titan Ultra with a commanding 158-117 victory in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup. This remarkable game unfolded on Wednesday evening, November 12, 2025, at the Ynares Center in Montalban, leaving basketball fans in awe of the team's scoring prowess.
Offensive Firepower Leads to Historic Win
CJ Perez emerged as the scoring leader for San Miguel, putting up an impressive 26 points that included an efficient 3-of-4 from the four-point area and 2-of-4 from beyond the arc. Not far behind, Jericho Cruz contributed significantly with 24 points, demonstrating remarkable accuracy with 8-of-9 shooting from the field and a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line.
The Beermen's depth became evident as nine different players scored in double figures, creating an unstoppable offensive machine that the Titan Ultra simply couldn't contain throughout the match.
Team Effort and Strategic Play
Even with limited playing time, star center June Mar Fajardo made his presence felt by achieving a triple-double with 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in just 26 minutes of action. His efficiency and court vision proved crucial in facilitating the team's offensive explosion.
The supporting cast delivered outstanding performances with Don Trollano adding 20 points, Jeron Teng contributing 15 points, while Andreas Cahilig, Kris Rosales, and Mo Tautuaa each provided valuable scoring off the bench with 11, 10, and 10 points respectively.
Standings Implications and League Impact
This decisive victory propelled the San Miguel Beermen into a joint second place position in the league standings, now tied with both the NLEX Road Warriors and Rain or Shine E-Painters, all sporting identical 5-2 win-loss records. These three teams now trail closely behind the league-leading TNT Tropang Giga, who maintain a 5-1 record at the top of the standings.
In another Wednesday matchup, the Phoenix Fuel Masters ended their four-game losing streak with a convincing 107-76 triumph over the struggling Terrafirma Dyip. The victory improved Phoenix's record to 2-5, while Terrafirma fell to 1-6 for the season.
The San Miguel Beermen have clearly established themselves as serious contenders in the PBA Philippine Cup, demonstrating both offensive firepower and remarkable team depth that could carry them deep into the postseason.
